When is the best time to go to Skagen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Skagen, 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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Skagen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Skagen 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

Skagen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 43mm 1.1hrs 9hrs 4°C

January is a reasonably dry month in Skagen and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Skagen 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 Skagen with around 43mm 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 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in January »

February

Skagen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 29mm 2.2hrs 10.8hrs 3°C

February in Skagen is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Skagen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Skagen with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in February »

March

Skagen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 37mm 3.8hrs 13hrs 3°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Skagen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Skagen with around 37mm 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in March »

April

Skagen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 34mm 6.2hrs 15.7hrs 6°C

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

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 Skagen.

April is in the spring in Skagen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Skagen with around 34mm 1.3 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in April »

May

Skagen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 44mm 8.2hrs 18.4hrs 10°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Skagen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Skagen with around 44mm 1.7 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in May »

June

Skagen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 48mm 9.3hrs 9hrs 14°C

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

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

June is in the summer in Skagen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Skagen with around 48mm 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in June »

July

Skagen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 55mm 8.9hrs 10.8hrs 17°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Skagen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Skagen with around 55mm 2.2 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in July »

August

Skagen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 65mm 7.7hrs 13hrs 18°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Skagen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Skagen with around 65mm 2.5 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in August »

September

Skagen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 69mm 5.4hrs 15.7hrs 15°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Skagen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Skagen with around 69mm 2.7 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in September »

October

Skagen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 73mm 3.3hrs 18.4hrs 12°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Skagen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Skagen with around 73mm 2.9 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in October »

November

Skagen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 67mm 2.1hrs 9hrs 9°C

The weather in November in Skagen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Skagen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Skagen with around 67mm 2.6 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in November »

December

Skagen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 51mm 1.2hrs 10.8hrs 6°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Skagen 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 Skagen with around 51mm 2 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 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Skagen weather in December »

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Skagen weather stats

Skagen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.2°C 66.6°F
Driest month: February 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: June 9.3hrs
Coldest month: February 1.8°C 35.2°F
Wettest month: October 73mm 2.9ins
Warmest sea: August 17.6°C 63.7°F
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