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Skjern Weather in May

Skjern in May

The short of it: Skjern in May averages a high of 16 °C (62 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 16 h 16 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 16° · low 9° · rain 49 mm · daylight 16 h 16 min

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

May in Skjern brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 9°, with about 49 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 16 min in mid-May, 130 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, Skjern runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Tarm, 5 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Skjern, 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
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 16 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TarmCentral Jutland5 km SSE16°9°48 mm
VidebækCentral Jutland17 km NNE16°8°52 mm
ØlgodSouth Denmark18 km SSE16°8°50 mm
RingkøbingCentral Jutland22 km NW16°9°46 mm
Hvide SandeCentral Jutland24 km WNW15°9°42 mm
KibækCentral Jutland24 km ENE16°8°53 mm
SnejbjergCentral Jutland32 km NE16°7°53 mm
VildbjergCentral Jutland32 km NNE16°8°53 mm

The Almanac · Skjern 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 9°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Skjern by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°1°71 mm21 km/h7 h 34 min✦
February5°1°53 mm21 km/h9 h 29 min✦✦
March7°2°48 mm21 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April12°5°41 mm19 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°49 mm20 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
June19°13°66 mm20 km/h17 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July22°15°74 mm18 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
August22°15°88 mm18 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
September18°12°92 mm19 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October13°8°108 mm20 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
November8°5°94 mm19 km/h8 h 7 min✦
December5°1°82 mm18 km/h6 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Skjern in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Skjern in May?

Days average 16 °C (62 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 16°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Skjern?

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

How long are the days in Skjern in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 16 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 59 min in December to 17 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Skjern in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Skjern in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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