Oslo vs Copenhagen

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Copenhagen edges ahead as the better destination in May. Copenhagen offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Oslo sees 12 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Oslo sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Copenhagen is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Copenhagen is the stronger choice in May.

Oslo reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Copenhagen averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Oslo receives approximately 77 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Copenhagen sees 51 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Copenhagen the drier option by 1 rain day and 26 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.