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Ærøskøbing weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Ærøskøbing at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 21°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.5°
Sunshine a year
1,880 h
Rain a year
656 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
10 m

Climate in Ærøskøbing

Ærøskøbing has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Ærøskøbing is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ærøskøbing

The best time to visit Ærøskøbing is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 74 mm of precipitation.

Ærøskøbing through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Ærøskøbing in spring

Mar – May

24

Poor

  • 6–15 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Ærøskøbing in summer

Jun – Aug

37

Poor

  • 19–21 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Ærøskøbing in autumn

Sep – Nov

14

Poor

  • 9–18 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 3.7 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Ærøskøbing in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 4–5 °C by day
  • Sea 4 °C
  • 1.6 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun, Aug – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Jan – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ærøskøbing for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

11

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:4518:23

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 07:23–08:36 · evening 17:32–18:45
Blue hour
Morning 07:09–07:23 · 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.

October in Ærøskøbing compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°11°
Night-time low10°7°
Sea14°11°
Daylight11.7 h9.5 h

What is the weather like in Ærøskøbing in October?

In October, Ærøskøbing is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 37 min07:45 – 18:23
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
71 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %43 %

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

Compare two months in Ærøskøbing

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Ærøskøbing: score 41 against 11. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Ærøskøbing
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score1141better
Daytime high13°21°
Night-time low9°15°
Sea12.7°17.8°
Sunshine3.7 h8.8 hbetter
Rainy days12better13
Rainfall62 mmbetter74 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ærøskøbing month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January4° · Sea 3° · 1.4 h

In January, Ærøskøbing is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in January
12February4° · Sea 3° · 2.4 h

In February, Ærøskøbing is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in February
17March6° · Sea 3° · 4.3 h

In March, Ærøskøbing is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in March
27April10° · Sea 6° · 7.3 h

In April, Ærøskøbing is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in April
29May15° · Sea 11° · 8.7 h

In May, Ærøskøbing is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in May
30June19° · Sea 15° · 8.8 h

In June, Ærøskøbing is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in June
41July21° · Sea 18° · 8.8 h

In July, Ærøskøbing is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing – and yet one of the best months here.

Ærøskøbing in July
40August21° · Sea 19° · 7.5 h

In August, Ærøskøbing is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing – and yet one of the best months here.

Ærøskøbing in August
21September18° · Sea 16° · 5.7 h

In September, Ærøskøbing is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in September
11October13° · Sea 13° · 3.7 h

In October, Ærøskøbing is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in October
10November9° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h

In November, Ærøskøbing is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in November
10December5° · Sea 5° · 1.1 h

In December, Ærøskøbing is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ærøskøbing.

Ærøskøbing in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ærøskøbing

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°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 9°Sea 13°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan94°1°3.2°1.4 h1252
FebruaryFeb124°1°2.5°2.4 h1045
MarchMar176°2°3.4°4.3 h941
AprilApr2710°5°5.9°7.3 h941
MayMay2915°9°11.1°8.7 h1155
JuneJun3019°12°15.3°8.8 h1165
JulyJul4121°15°17.8°8.8 h1374
AugustAug4021°15°18.5°7.5 h1270
SeptemberSep2118°12°16.3°5.7 h1053
OctoberOct1113°9°12.7°3.7 h1262
NovemberNov109°5°9.1°1.8 h1148
DecemberDec105°2°5.0°1.1 h1151

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

54.89° N, 10.41° E · 10 m · Europe/Copenhagen

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ærøskøbing

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October12.7°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 13.7 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.7°8 in 10 years 11.8° – 13.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ærøskøbing ranges from 2.5 °C in February to 18.5 °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. In November 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 17.2 and 19.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan3.2°1.1°5.0°cold
FebruaryFeb2.5°1.1°4.0°cold
MarchMar3.4°1.9°4.9°cold
AprilApr5.9°2.7°7.7°cold
MayMay11.1°10.0°12.3°cold
JuneJun15.3°13.9°16.5°cold
JulyJul17.8°16.1°19.9°fresh
AugustAug18.5°17.2°19.8°fresh
SeptemberSep16.3°15.0°17.5°cold
OctoberOct12.7°11.8°13.7°cold
NovemberNov9.1°7.7°10.4°cold
DecemberDec5.0°2.5°6.8°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ærøskøbing

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,880 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 8.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.7 hDaylight 10.6 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Ærøskøbing, 35 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Ærøskøbing: 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.

Per year
656 mm on 131 days
Wettest month
Jul · 74 mm
Driest month
Mar · 41 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 62 mm

In October, Ærøskøbing has about 12 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Ærøskøbing

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 7).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 90 min
Fair skin
about 115 min
Light brown skin
over 2 h
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ærøskøbing

How breezy and how cloudy Ærøskøbing 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.

Year average
24 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 21 km/h
OctoberWind 25 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ærøskøbing typically peaks at 25 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, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
68 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 58 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Ærøskøbing: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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
Snow

Snow in Ærøskøbing

Snow is possible in Ærøskøbing, 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 days a year
9 days
Fresh snow a year
30 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Ærøskøbing.

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.

Planning a trip to Ærøskøbing

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Ærøskøbing 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.

Ærøskøbing has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 40) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    24

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    29

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    40

    FairBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    11

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    10

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • Sea 4 °C
    • 1.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 30 min
Distance
820 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.

Good to know: Denmark

Currency
Danish Krone (DKK)
Language
Danish
Sockets
Type C, E, F, K · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+45
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Ærøskøbing vs Rudkøbing

In October the holiday weather in Ærøskøbing and Rudkøbing is about equally good (score 11 vs 12). During the day it is about as warm in Rudkøbing as in Ærøskøbing. The sea is about equally warm.

Ærøskøbing vs Rudkøbing, in October
in OctoberÆrøskøbingRudkøbing
Holiday weather score1112
Daytime high13°13°
Sea13°13°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberÆrøskøbing 13°Rudkøbing 13°
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In October, Ærøskøbing ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  5. 5Tønder13°36
  6. 6Rudkøbing13°13°12
  7. 7Svendborg13°12°12
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  9. 9ÆrøskøbingThis page13°13°11
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Frequently asked questions about Ærøskøbing

When is the best time to visit Ærøskøbing?

The best time to visit Ærøskøbing is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Ærøskøbing?

The sea temperature in Ærøskøbing ranges from 2.5 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Ærøskøbing in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Ærøskøbing?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Ærøskøbing?

The wettest month is July with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 41 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ærøskøbing get?

Ærøskøbing gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Ærøskøbing in?

Ærøskøbing is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Ærøskøbing?

A nonstop flight from London to Ærøskøbing takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 820 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ærøskøbing?

Ærøskøbing has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 40) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 29, summer holidays 40, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 10.