May · Denmark
Best time to visit Bornholm in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bornholm in May
Average temperature 11°C, 24 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Bornholm scores 6.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 11°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bornholm is a Baltic island of round churches, smoked herring and a ruined castle on a rocky northern coast.
May in Bornholm — workable with trade-offs
Expect 11°C (51°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 6.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bornholm in May?
- In May, Bornholm averages 11°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bornholm?
- May earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bornholm in May?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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