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Holsted Weather in May

Holsted in May

The short of it: Holsted in May averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 16 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 7° · rain 54 mm · daylight 16 h 12 min

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

Thirty years of records give Holsted an average May high of 16°, a low of 7° and some 54 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 12 min in mid-May, 128 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; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Holsted runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Brørup, 7 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Holsted, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 12 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BrørupSouth Denmark7 km ESE16°7°55 mm
VejenSouth Denmark14 km ESE16°7°54 mm
BrammingSouth Denmark15 km WSW16°8°48 mm
RibeSouth Denmark22 km SSW16°8°50 mm
VamdrupSouth Denmark25 km ESE16°6°52 mm
GrindstedSouth Denmark27 km N17°7°53 mm
BillundSouth Denmark27 km NNE17°6°54 mm
EsbjergSouth Denmark30 km W16°9°42 mm

The Almanac · Holsted Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Holsted by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°74 mm19 km/h7 h 39 min✦
February4°0°60 mm19 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
March7°1°54 mm19 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April12°3°46 mm17 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
May16°7°54 mm17 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
June19°10°73 mm17 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦
July21°12°85 mm15 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
August21°12°99 mm15 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
September18°10°92 mm15 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October13°6°108 mm16 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
November8°3°94 mm16 km/h8 h 12 min✦
December5°0°90 mm16 km/h7 h 5 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Holsted in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Holsted in May?

Days average 16 °C (61 °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 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Holsted?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Holsted in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 12 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 5 min in December to 17 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Holsted in May?

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

What should I pack for Holsted in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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