If you plan to visit Aarhus in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 49 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aarhus has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Aarhus in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aarhus for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +64°F.
Is Aarhus warm or cold in May?
Aarhus is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Aarhus:
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Climate in Aarhus in May
Aarhus weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+59°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
+30°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+81°F
+84°F
Rainfall
34 mm
49 mm
57 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
77%
77%
78%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
4
Cloudy days
11
10
10
Rainy days
14
16
16
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +59°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 34 mm to 49 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 4 to 5.
Wind speed in Aarhus in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Aarhus is gradually increasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Aarhus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain.Aarhus is amazing in May with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Aarhus wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Aarhus?
This is the weather in Aarhus in May 2023:
1 May
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+60°F
2 May
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+53°F
3 May
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+54°F
4 May
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+53°F
5 May
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+47°F
6 May
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+50°F
7 May
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+58°F
8 May
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+59°F
9 May
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+61°F
10 May
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+61°F
11 May
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+63°F
12 May
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+67°F
13 May
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+66°F
14 May
☀️
+67°F
15 May
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+66°F
16 May
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+53°F
17 May
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+53°F
18 May
☀️
+60°F
19 May
☁️
+59°F
20 May
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+62°F
21 May
☁️
+67°F
22 May
☁️
+69°F
23 May
🌧️
+57°F
24 May
☁️
+67°F
25 May
☀️
+61°F
26 May
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+60°F
27 May
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+64°F
28 May
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+60°F
29 May
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+62°F
30 May
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+66°F
31 May
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+65°F
In May 2023 Aarhus had 13 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Aarhus climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Aarhus in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+49°F) and the highest in 2022 (+55°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 343 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 818 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aarhus in May:
Is May a good time to visit Aarhus?
It’s always a good time to visit Aarhus, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Aarhus in May?
May has mild temperatures in Aarhus. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Aarhus rainy in May?
Aarhus is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Aarhus in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aarhus in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
How much does it cost to fly to Aarhus in May?
The normal prices to fly to Aarhus is $455 - $1,193. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aarhus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.