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Denmark · Ships call at Copenhagen, Denmark
Pleasant and green, long daylight hours
Copenhagen in May brings cooler conditions, with highs around 62°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. May sees roughly 12 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Pleasant and green, long daylight hours.
Crowds are moderate in May, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during May, with the date each one leaves port.
Viking World Voyage Iii
Viking Cruises
Sails Dec 22, 2026
Grand World Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Jan 5, 2027
Epic Global Adventure Miami to New York
Oceania Cruises
Sails Jan 6, 2027
Los Angeles, California To Copenhagen
Silversea Cruises
Sails Jan 8, 2027
Viking World Voyage Iv
Viking Cruises
Sails Jan 8, 2027
Grand World Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Mar 22, 2027
Copenhagen is a common embarkation port for Baltic Sea cruises to Stockholm, Helsinki, and beyond, and it is worth arriving a day early. The candy-colored townhouses along the Nyhavn canal, Tivoli Gardens, and the Little Mermaid statue are all here. The city is compact and built for bikes, and most of it is walkable or a short ride from the cruise terminal.
The average high temperature in Copenhagen during May is 62°F, with a low of 45°F.
Copenhagen typically sees 12 days of rain in May. Pleasant and green, long daylight hours.
For a May cruise to Copenhagen, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.