When is the best time to go to Roskilde

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Roskilde, Denmark. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Roskilde weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Roskilde are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Roskilde January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 44mm 1.3hrs 9.2hrs 3°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Roskilde during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Roskilde for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Roskilde and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Roskilde with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in January »

February

Roskilde February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 28mm 2.5hrs 10.9hrs 2°C

February in Roskilde is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Roskilde.

February is in the winter in Roskilde and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Roskilde with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in February »

March

Roskilde March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 36mm 4hrs 13hrs 3°C

The weather in March in Roskilde is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Roskilde for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Roskilde and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Roskilde with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in March »

April

Roskilde April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 36mm 6.5hrs 15.4hrs 6°C

Roskilde's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Roskilde for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Roskilde and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Roskilde with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in April »

May

Roskilde May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 41mm 8.9hrs 17.8hrs 10°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Roskilde and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Roskilde, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Roskilde and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Roskilde with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in May »

June

Roskilde June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 49mm 9hrs 9.2hrs 15°C

The weather in June in Roskilde is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Roskilde, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Roskilde and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Roskilde with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in June »

July

Roskilde July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 63mm 8.7hrs 10.9hrs 17°C

July in Roskilde is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Roskilde.

July is in the summer in Roskilde and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Roskilde with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in July »

August

Roskilde August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 61mm 8.2hrs 13hrs 18°C

The weather in August in Roskilde is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Roskilde.

August is in the summer in Roskilde and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Roskilde with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in August »

September

Roskilde September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 57mm 5.6hrs 15.4hrs 15°C

Roskilde's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Roskilde, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Roskilde and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Roskilde with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in September »

October

Roskilde October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 53mm 3.7hrs 17.8hrs 12°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Roskilde and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Roskilde.

October is in the fall / autumn in Roskilde and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Roskilde with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in October »

November

Roskilde November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 58mm 2.2hrs 9.2hrs 8°C

November is a reasonably dry month in Roskilde and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Roskilde for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Roskilde and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Roskilde with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in November »

December

Roskilde December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 53mm 1.4hrs 10.9hrs 5°C

December in Roskilde is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Roskilde for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Roskilde and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Roskilde with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Roskilde weather in December »

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Roskilde weather stats

Roskilde weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20°C 68°F
Driest month: February 28mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: May 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 2.1°C 35.8°F
Wettest month: July 63mm 2.5ins
Warmest sea: August 18°C 64.4°F
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