Copenhagen vs Oslo

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.

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

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

Copenhagen reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Oslo averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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.

Copenhagen receives approximately 51 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Oslo sees 77 mm over 11 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%.