May weather forecastHorsens, Denmark

May

Weather in May

With no recorded snowfall, May signals the official farewell to winter. In contrast to the preceding spring month, May brings a humid climate along with a considerable rainfall. A gradual rise in the temperature indicates the dawn of summer. Encouragingly, there’s an increase in number of sunshine hours, allowing more time to enjoy the outdoors. May in Horsens is a period of transition from spring to summer, a time when Mother Nature embellishes the city with a colourful floral display.

Temperature

The coming of May brings a minor shift in Horsens's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's cool 11.9°C (53.4°F) to a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F). During the month of May, an average low-temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F) is recorded.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Horsens, in May, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Horsens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.5 days and collects up to 311mm (12.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Horsens, the average seawater temperature in May is 11.3°C (52.3°F).
Note: In 11.3°C (52.3°F), even brief exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) feels biting, and anything less than 10°C (50°F) risks cold shock and impaired breathing, considering one's health.

Daylight

In Horsens, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 20:59. On the last day of May, in Horsens, sunrise is at 04:43 and sunset at 21:53 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Horsens is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Horsens are 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 6.7°C (44.1°F) respectively.

The months with the lowest humidity in Horsens are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In Horsens, in May, during 13.2 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through September are months without snowfall in Horsens.

In May, in Horsens, Denmark, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average sea temperature in Horsens, Denmark, is 11.3°C (52.3°F). Swimming in 11.3°C (52.3°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

In Horsens, the average day length in May is 16h and 19min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 20:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:43 and sunset at 21:53 CEST.

In Horsens, Denmark, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Horsens is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average rainfall in May: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average sea temperature in May: 11.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (3.3°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in May
Horsens, Denmark

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (8km).