AI-generatedBillund at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,650 h
- Rain a year
- 817 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 58 m
Climate in Billund
Billund 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 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Billund is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Billund
The best time to visit Billund is from May to September. 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 July with 89 mm.
Billund through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Billund in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Billund in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Billund in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Billund in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
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: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:5218:26
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 07:29–08:43 · evening 17:35–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:29 · evening 18:49–19:04
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 Billund 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 10° at the end. The days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.4 h |
What is the weather like in Billund in October?
In October, Billund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Billund.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min07:52 – 18:26
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %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 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Billund
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Billund: score 79 against 37. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Billund month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January4° · 1.5 h
In January, Billund is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in January15February5° · 2.2 h
In February, Billund is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in February20March8° · 4.0 h
In March, Billund is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.0 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 Billund.
Billund in March54April13° · 6.5 h
In April, Billund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in April78May17° · 7.8 h
In May, Billund is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in May79June19° · 7.6 h
In June, Billund is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in June74July22° · 7.5 h
In July, Billund is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in July71August22° · 6.4 h
In August, Billund is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in August69September18° · 4.7 h
In September, Billund is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in September37October13° · 3.1 h
In October, Billund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in October12November8° · 1.7 h
In November, Billund is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in November11December5° · 1.2 h
In December, Billund is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Billund.
Billund in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Billund
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 4° | −1° | 1.5 h | 13 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 5° | −1° | 2.2 h | 11 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 8° | 0° | 4.0 h | 10 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 13° | 3° | 6.5 h | 10 | 50 |
| MayMay | 78 | 17° | 7° | 7.8 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 19° | 10° | 7.6 h | 12 | 76 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 22° | 12° | 7.5 h | 14 | 89 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 22° | 12° | 6.4 h | 14 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 18° | 10° | 4.7 h | 12 | 74 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 13° | 6° | 3.1 h | 14 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 8° | 3° | 1.7 h | 13 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 5° | 0° | 1.2 h | 13 | 66 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Billund
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 3.1 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Billund, 29 % 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 in Billund: 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, Billund has about 14 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Billund
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 100 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 and clouds in Billund
How breezy and how cloudy Billund 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 Billund typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Billund: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 Billund
Snow is possible in Billund, 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 Billund.
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 Billund
Weather for your travel dates
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Billund 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.
Billund has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.4 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 25 min
- Distance
- 790 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.
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Billund vs Jelling
In October the holiday weather in Billund and Jelling is about equally good (score 37 vs 37). During the day it is about as warm in Jelling as in Billund.
| in October | Billund | Jelling |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Billund ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3BillundThis page13°37
- 4Jelling13°37
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Frequently asked questions about Billund
When is the best time to visit Billund?
The best time to visit Billund is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Billund?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Billund?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 89 mm. The driest month is April with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Billund get?
Billund gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Billund in?
Billund is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Billund?
A nonstop flight from London to Billund takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Billund?
Billund has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 78, summer holidays 72, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 11.