AI-generatedÅlbæk at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,950 h
- Rain a year
- 746 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Ålbæk
Ålbæk has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year, Ålbæk is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ålbæk
The best time to visit Ålbæk is from May to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 88 mm.
Ålbæk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ålbæk in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Ålbæk in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 17–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Ålbæk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Ålbæk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5018:18
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 07:26–08:44 · evening 17:23–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:26 · evening 18:42–18:57
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 Ålbæk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Ålbæk in October?
In October, Ålbæk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 28 min07:50 – 18:18
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %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 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %27 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Ålbæk
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 Ålbæk: score 36 against 7. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 36better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sea | 12.5° | 16.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 69 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ålbæk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January5° · Sea 5° · 1.7 h
In January, Ålbæk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk.
Ålbæk in January11February4° · Sea 4° · 2.6 h
In February, Ålbæk is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk.
Ålbæk in February20March6° · Sea 4° · 5.0 h
In March, Ålbæk is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk.
Ålbæk in March28April9° · Sea 7° · 7.3 h
In April, Ålbæk is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk.
Ålbæk in April31May14° · Sea 10° · 9.1 h
In May, Ålbæk is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk – and yet one of the best months here.
Ålbæk in May31June17° · Sea 14° · 9.1 h
In June, Ålbæk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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 Ålbæk – and yet one of the best months here.
Ålbæk in June36July20° · Sea 17° · 9.1 h
In July, Ålbæk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk – and yet one of the best months here.
Ålbæk in July31August20° · Sea 17° · 7.7 h
In August, Ålbæk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk – and yet one of the best months here.
Ålbæk in August19September17° · Sea 16° · 5.7 h
In September, Ålbæk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk.
Ålbæk in September7October12° · Sea 13° · 3.5 h
In October, Ålbæk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk.
Ålbæk in October7November9° · Sea 10° · 1.8 h
In November, Ålbæk is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk.
Ålbæk in November6December6° · Sea 7° · 1.2 h
In December, Ålbæk is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålbæk.
Ålbæk in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ålbæk
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 5° | 1° | 5.0° | 1.7 h | 12 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 4° | 1° | 4.1° | 2.6 h | 10 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 6° | 2° | 4.4° | 5.0 h | 9 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 9° | 5° | 6.7° | 7.3 h | 8 | 43 |
| MayMay | 31 | 14° | 9° | 10.3° | 9.1 h | 11 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 17° | 12° | 14.0° | 9.1 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 36 | 20° | 15° | 16.6° | 9.1 h | 11 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 20° | 15° | 17.4° | 7.7 h | 12 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 17° | 12° | 15.6° | 5.7 h | 11 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 12° | 9° | 12.5° | 3.5 h | 14 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 9° | 5° | 9.6° | 1.8 h | 13 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 6° | 3° | 6.8° | 1.2 h | 14 | 67 |
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
57.59° N, 10.40° E · 7 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Ålbæk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.2 – 13.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ålbæk ranges from 4.1 °C in February to 17.4 °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 October to February 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 16.5 and 18.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.0° | 2.8° | 6.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.1° | 2.9° | 5.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.4° | 2.2° | 5.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.7° | 5.7° | 7.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.3° | 9.4° | 11.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.0° | 12.8° | 15.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.6° | 15.1° | 18.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.4° | 16.5° | 18.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.6° | 14.7° | 16.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.5° | 11.2° | 13.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.6° | 8.4° | 11.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.8° | 4.6° | 8.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ålbæk
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 3.5 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Ålbæk, 33 % 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 in Ålbæk: 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, Ålbæk has about 14 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ålbæk
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 120 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 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 and clouds in Ålbæk
How breezy and how cloudy Ålbæk 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 Ålbæk typically peaks at 31 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Ålbæk: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 in Ålbæk
Snow is possible in Ålbæk, 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 Ålbæk.
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 Ålbæk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ålbæk 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.
Ålbæk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 31
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 13 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 40 min
- Distance
- 970 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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Ålbæk vs Skagen
In October the holiday weather in Ålbæk and Skagen is about equally good (score 7 vs 7). During the day it is about as warm in Skagen as in Ålbæk. The sea in Skagen is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Ålbæk | Skagen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Ålbæk ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 19ÅlbækThis page12°13°7
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Frequently asked questions about Ålbæk
When is the best time to visit Ålbæk?
The best time to visit Ålbæk is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ålbæk?
The sea temperature in Ålbæk ranges from 4.1 °C in February to 17.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ålbæk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ålbæk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Ålbæk?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 88 mm. The driest month is March with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ålbæk get?
Ålbæk gets around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ålbæk in?
Ålbæk is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ålbæk?
A nonstop flight from London to Ålbæk takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ålbæk?
Ålbæk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 31, summer holidays 33, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 7.