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Skanderborg Weather in May

Skanderborg in May

The short of it: Skanderborg in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 9 °C (47 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 16 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 9° · rain 46 mm · daylight 16 h 17 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

May in Skanderborg brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 9°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 17 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Skanderborg runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Hørning, 9 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Skanderborg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 17 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HørningCentral Jutland9 km NE15°8°47 mm
SolbjergCentral Jutland10 km E15°8°47 mm
KoltCentral Jutland12 km NE15°8°47 mm
RyCentral Jutland12 km WNW15°8°47 mm
HasselagerCentral Jutland13 km NE15°8°48 mm
GaltenCentral Jutland14 km N15°8°45 mm
TranbjergCentral Jutland14 km ENE16°8°47 mm
MårsletCentral Jutland15 km ENE15°8°46 mm

The Almanac · Skanderborg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Skanderborg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-4°46 mm20 km/h7 h 33 min✦✦
February5°-5°37 mm20 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦✦
March7°-2°34 mm19 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April10°5°32 mm17 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
May15°9°46 mm17 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦
June18°12°61 mm17 km/h17 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
July20°14°70 mm15 km/h17 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
August20°14°77 mm15 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
September17°11°63 mm16 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October12°6°74 mm17 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦
November8°3°64 mm18 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦
December5°0°53 mm17 km/h6 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Skanderborg in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Skanderborg in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 9 °C (47 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Skanderborg?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Skanderborg in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 17 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 58 min in December to 17 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Skanderborg in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Skanderborg in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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