AI-generatedAssens at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 812 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Assens
Assens has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Assens is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Assens
The best time to visit Assens 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 from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 86 mm.
Assens through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Assens in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Assens in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Assens in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Assens in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
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
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – 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: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4818:24
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 07:25–08:39 · evening 17:33–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:25 · evening 18:47–19:01
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 Assens compared with 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 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Assens in October?
In October, Assens is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °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 86 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 36 min07:48 – 18:24
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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 %26 %
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 Assens
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 Assens: score 43 against 7. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 43better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 14° |
| Sea | 12.7° | 17.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Assens month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January4° · Sea 3° · 1.5 h
In January, Assens is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens in January10February4° · Sea 2° · 2.4 h
In February, Assens is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens in February15March7° · Sea 3° · 4.3 h
In March, Assens is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens in March26April12° · Sea 5° · 7.0 h
In April, Assens is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens in April29May16° · Sea 11° · 8.4 h
In May, Assens is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens in May30June19° · Sea 15° · 8.3 h
In June, Assens is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens in June43July22° · Sea 18° · 8.3 h
In July, Assens is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Assens – and yet one of the best months here.
Assens in July41August22° · Sea 19° · 7.2 h
In August, Assens is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Assens – and yet one of the best months here.
Assens in August18September18° · Sea 16° · 5.4 h
In September, Assens is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens in September7October13° · Sea 13° · 3.5 h
In October, Assens is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °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 86 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens in October6November8° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h
In November, Assens is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens in November7December5° · Sea 5° · 1.1 h
In December, Assens is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Assens.
Assens 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 Assens
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 February (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 | 7 | 4° | 0° | 2.9° | 1.5 h | 13 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 4° | 0° | 2.1° | 2.4 h | 11 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 7° | 2° | 2.9° | 4.3 h | 10 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 12° | 4° | 5.0° | 7.0 h | 9 | 44 |
| MayMay | 29 | 16° | 8° | 10.9° | 8.4 h | 10 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 19° | 11° | 15.1° | 8.3 h | 11 | 71 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 22° | 14° | 17.6° | 8.3 h | 13 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 22° | 14° | 18.5° | 7.2 h | 13 | 78 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 18° | 12° | 16.4° | 5.4 h | 11 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 13° | 8° | 12.7° | 3.5 h | 14 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 8° | 4° | 9.2° | 1.8 h | 14 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 5° | 2° | 4.6° | 1.1 h | 13 | 74 |
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
55.27° N, 9.90° E · 14 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Assens
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 13.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Assens ranges from 2.1 °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 17.3 and 20.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.9° | 0.3° | 5.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.1° | 0.5° | 4.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.9° | 0.8° | 4.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.0° | 0.4° | 7.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.9° | 9.6° | 12.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.1° | 13.8° | 16.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.6° | 15.8° | 19.4° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.5° | 17.3° | 20.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.4° | 15.2° | 17.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 11.7° | 13.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.2° | 7.6° | 10.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.6° | 0.4° | 6.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Assens
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 10.6 hours of daylight in Assens, 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 Assens: 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, Assens has about 14 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Assens
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 95 min
- Fair skin
- about 120 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 and clouds in Assens
How breezy and how cloudy Assens 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 Assens typically peaks at 27 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Assens: 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 Assens
Snow is possible in Assens, 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 Assens.
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 Assens
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Assens 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.
Assens has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °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 4 °C
- 1.3 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 30 min
- Distance
- 810 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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Assens vs Haderslev
In October the holiday weather in Assens and Haderslev is about equally good (score 7 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Haderslev as in Assens. Haderslev gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Assens | Haderslev |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Assens ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Assens
When is the best time to visit Assens?
The best time to visit Assens 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 Assens?
The sea temperature in Assens ranges from 2.1 °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 Assens 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 Assens?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Assens?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 86 mm. The driest month is April with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Assens get?
Assens gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Assens in?
Assens is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Assens?
A nonstop flight from London to Assens takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Assens?
Assens has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 29, summer holidays 42, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 7.