AI-generatedAalborg at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 749 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Aalborg
Aalborg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Aalborg is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:5118:21
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:27–08:44 · evening 17:27–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:27 · evening 18:45–18:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Aalborg in October?
In October, Aalborg is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 30 min07:51 – 18:21
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Copenhagen
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Aalborg
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.6 – 12.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Aalborg ranges from 2.7 °C in February to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.8 and 18.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.3° | 0.7° | 4.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.7° | 1.9° | 3.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.7° | 1.7° | 5.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.9° | 5.8° | 7.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.0° | 10.0° | 12.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.7° | 13.1° | 16.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.2° | 15.6° | 19.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.7° | 16.8° | 18.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.5° | 14.4° | 16.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.9° | 10.6° | 12.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.6° | 7.2° | 9.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.3° | 3.2° | 6.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Aalborg
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Aalborg, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Aalborg
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 115 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Aalborg: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Aalborg has about 13 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Aalborg
How breezy and how cloudy Aalborg is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Aalborg typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Aalborg: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Aalborg
Snow is possible in Aalborg, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Aalborg.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aalborg
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 3° | 0° | 3.3° | 1.6 h | 11 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 4° | 0° | 2.7° | 2.3 h | 10 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 6° | 1° | 3.7° | 4.5 h | 10 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 11° | 4° | 6.9° | 6.8 h | 10 | 46 |
| MayMay | 27 | 15° | 8° | 11.0° | 8.3 h | 11 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 18° | 11° | 14.7° | 8.3 h | 12 | 79 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 20° | 14° | 17.2° | 8.3 h | 13 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 28 | 20° | 14° | 17.7° | 6.8 h | 13 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 17° | 11° | 15.5° | 5.2 h | 11 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 12° | 8° | 11.9° | 3.2 h | 13 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 7° | 4° | 8.6° | 1.6 h | 12 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 4° | 1° | 5.3° | 1.1 h | 12 | 57 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
57.05° N, 9.92° E · 10 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Best time to visit Aalborg
The best time to visit Aalborg is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October and in December; the wettest month is July with 83 mm.
Aalborg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aalborg in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Aalborg in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Aalborg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Aalborg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aalborg for you.
Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Aalborg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Aalborg: score 34 against 8. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 34better |
| Day high | 12° | 20° |
| Night low | 8° | 14° |
| Sea | 11.9° | 17.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct, Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Aalborg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In January, Aalborg is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 57 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in January11February4° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In February, Aalborg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 47 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in February17March6° · Sea 4° · 5 h
In March, Aalborg is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in March24April11° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Aalborg is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in April27May15° · Sea 11° · 8 h
In May, Aalborg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in May27June18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In June, Aalborg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in June34July20° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In July, Aalborg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in July28August20° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In August, Aalborg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in August18September17° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In September, Aalborg is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in September8October12° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In October, Aalborg is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in October9November7° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Aalborg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
Aalborg in November9December4° · Sea 5° · 1 h
In December, Aalborg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aalborg.
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Aalborg vs. Frederikshavn
In October the holiday weather in Aalborg and Frederikshavn is about equally good (score 8 vs. 7). During the day it is about as warm in Frederikshavn as in Aalborg. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Aalborg | Frederikshavn |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 8 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul | Apr – Aug |
Through the year
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Aalborg ranks 9 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Odense13°12°39
- 2Aarhus12°12°35
- 3Copenhagen12°12°34
- 4Tønder13°33
- 5Roskilde12°12°11
- 6Fredericia13°12°9
- 7Kolding13°12°9
- 8Sønderborg13°13°9
- 9AalborgThis page12°12°8
Planning a trip to Aalborg
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Aalborg in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Aalborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 30) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 910 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Aalborg
When is the best time to visit Aalborg?
The best time to visit Aalborg is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Aalborg?
The sea temperature in Aalborg ranges from 2.7 °C in February to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Aalborg in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Aalborg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Aalborg?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October and in December; the wettest month is July with 83 mm. The driest month is March with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aalborg get?
Aalborg gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Aalborg in?
Aalborg uses the time zone Europe/Copenhagen: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Aalborg?
A nonstop flight from London to Aalborg takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aalborg?
Aalborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 30) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 27, Summer holidays 30, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 10.
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