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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5°C | 1.8°C | 69.2 mm | 14 | 3.0 h | 37 km/h | 5.2°C |
| Feb | 4.5°C | 1.6°C | 55.8 mm | 12 | 5.1 h | 35.5 km/h | 5°C |
| Mar | 5.8°C | 2.3°C | 57.6 mm | 10 | 7.6 h | 32.4 km/h | 4°C |
| Apr | 9°C | 4.9°C | 36.3 mm | 7 | 11.2 h | 30.2 km/h | 6.9°C |
| May | 13.4°C | 8.9°C | 51.3 mm | 10 | 12.9 h | 28.8 km/h | 10.9°C |
| Jun | 17.9°C | 13.2°C | 52.1 mm | 10 | 14.1 h | 28.3 km/h | 16.5°C |
| Jul | 19.1°C | 14.9°C | 64.1 mm | 12 | 13.7 h | 29.5 km/h | 16.7°C |
| Aug | 18.8°C | 14.9°C | 84.3 mm | 14 | 11.4 h | 28.3 km/h | 17°C |
| Sep | 16.4°C | 13.3°C | 78.6 mm | 12 | 9.0 h | 30 km/h | 17°C |
| Oct | 12.2°C | 9.5°C | 103.2 mm | 16 | 5.6 h | 34.6 km/h | 12.8°C |
| Nov | 8.3°C | 6°C | 78.4 mm | 15 | 2.9 h | 34.7 km/h | 8.2°C |
| Dec | 5.8°C | 3.3°C | 70.6 mm | 15 | 2.4 h | 35.7 km/h | 5.1°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Skagen
Skagen (Denmark) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 10 °C. Daytime highs average 11 °C, while nights cool to about 8 °C. The destination sees roughly 802 mm of rainfall per year and 8.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 19.1 °C in July with only 12 rainy days. The sunniest month is June with 14.1 hours of daily sun; the driest is April at just 7 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in October (16 rainy days), driest month is April (7).
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Frequently asked questions about Skagen
When is the best time to visit Skagen?
The best time to visit Skagen: July to August – best in July (avg. 17.0 °C, 12 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Skagen?
The warmest month is July with an average of 17.0 °C and daytime highs around 19.1 °C. The coldest month is February with an average of 3.1 °C and night-time lows around 1.6 °C.
How many rainy days does Skagen have?
October has the most rainy days with 16 rainy days. The driest month is April with 7 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Skagen?
The water is warmest in August at an average of 17.0 °C and coolest in March at 4.0 °C.