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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2°C | 0.5°C | 63.1 mm | 14 | 2.8 h | 26.4 km/h | 5.8°C |
| Feb | 5°C | 0.7°C | 49.5 mm | 10 | 4.9 h | 26.7 km/h | 4.3°C |
| Mar | 7.2°C | 1.2°C | 50.3 mm | 11 | 7.1 h | 24.1 km/h | 4.1°C |
| Apr | 10.7°C | 3.5°C | 44.8 mm | 10 | 10.7 h | 22.6 km/h | 7.4°C |
| May | 15.2°C | 7.7°C | 60.1 mm | 13 | 12.1 h | 21.5 km/h | 11°C |
| Jun | 19.3°C | 11.7°C | 67.3 mm | 11 | 13.4 h | 20.8 km/h | 17.4°C |
| Jul | 20.4°C | 13.4°C | 79.9 mm | 13 | 12.6 h | 21.6 km/h | 16.3°C |
| Aug | 20.2°C | 13.6°C | 81.7 mm | 14 | 11.1 h | 20.7 km/h | 16.8°C |
| Sep | 17.3°C | 11.5°C | 63.3 mm | 11 | 8.7 h | 21.7 km/h | 17.7°C |
| Oct | 12.8°C | 8.5°C | 80.1 mm | 15 | 5.4 h | 24.8 km/h | 13°C |
| Nov | 8.2°C | 4.7°C | 61.4 mm | 13 | 3.0 h | 24.7 km/h | 8.2°C |
| Dec | 5.5°C | 2.1°C | 64.2 mm | 14 | 2.4 h | 25.6 km/h | 4.6°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Aarhus
Aarhus (Denmark) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 9 °C. Daytime highs average 12 °C, while nights cool to about 7 °C. The destination sees roughly 766 mm of rainfall per year and 7.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 13.4 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 20.4 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 0.5 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in October (15 rainy days), driest month is February (10).
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Frequently asked questions about Aarhus
When is the best time to visit Aarhus?
The best time to visit Aarhus: April to October – best in June (avg. 15.5 °C, 11 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Aarhus?
The warmest month is July with an average of 16.9 °C and daytime highs around 20.4 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 2.4 °C and night-time lows around 0.5 °C.
How many rainy days does Aarhus have?
October has the most rainy days with 15 rainy days. The driest month is February with 10 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Aarhus?
The water is warmest in September at an average of 17.7 °C and coolest in March at 4.1 °C.