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Herning Weather in May

Herning in May

The short of it: Herning in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 16 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 7° · rain 54 mm · daylight 16 h 18 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & May

May in Herning brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 7°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 18 min in mid-May, 131 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Herning runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Ikast, 11 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Herning, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 18 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IkastCentral Jutland11 km E17°6°53 mm
VidebækCentral Jutland22 km WSW16°8°52 mm
BrandeCentral Jutland23 km SSE17°7°53 mm
KjellerupCentral Jutland33 km ENE16°7°48 mm
HolstebroCentral Jutland33 km NW16°8°54 mm
SilkeborgCentral Jutland35 km E16°7°48 mm
SkjernCentral Jutland36 km SW16°9°49 mm
GiveSouth Denmark36 km SSE16°6°54 mm

The Almanac · Herning Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Herning by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°72 mm17 km/h7 h 32 min✦
February4°-1°56 mm17 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦
March7°0°50 mm18 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April12°3°42 mm16 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°54 mm16 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°68 mm16 km/h17 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°81 mm14 km/h17 h 4 min✦✦✦
August22°12°86 mm14 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
September18°10°87 mm15 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October13°6°100 mm15 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦
November8°3°85 mm15 km/h8 h 6 min✦
December5°0°79 mm14 km/h6 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Herning in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Herning in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Herning?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Herning in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 57 min in December to 17 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Herning in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Herning in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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