AI-generatedEbeltoft at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 658 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 28 m
Climate in Ebeltoft
Ebeltoft has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Ebeltoft is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ebeltoft
The best time to visit Ebeltoft is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is July with 70 mm.
Ebeltoft through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ebeltoft in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–16 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Ebeltoft in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Ebeltoft in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ebeltoft in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.7 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
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: 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: 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 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4718:19
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 07:23–08:39 · evening 17:27–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:23 · 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 Ebeltoft 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 sea cools from 14° to 10°. The days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Sea | 14° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.4 h |
What is the weather like in Ebeltoft in October?
In October, Ebeltoft is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 33 min07:47 – 18:19
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 30 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %
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 Ebeltoft
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 Ebeltoft: score 44 against 10. In July, days are 8 °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 | 10 | 44better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 14° |
| Sea | 12.2° | 17.3° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 70 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ebeltoft month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January4° · Sea 3° · 1.6 h
In January, Ebeltoft is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in January12February4° · Sea 3° · 2.4 h
In February, Ebeltoft is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.7 °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 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. 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 Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in February19March6° · Sea 4° · 4.6 h
In March, Ebeltoft is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in March27April11° · Sea 7° · 7.2 h
In April, Ebeltoft is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in April29May16° · Sea 11° · 8.7 h
In May, Ebeltoft is cool: daytime highs average 16 °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 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in May30June19° · Sea 15° · 8.9 h
In June, Ebeltoft is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 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 Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in June44July21° · Sea 17° · 8.9 h
In July, Ebeltoft is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ebeltoft – and yet one of the best months here.
Ebeltoft in July39August21° · Sea 18° · 7.5 h
In August, Ebeltoft is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °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 69 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft – and yet one of the best months here.
Ebeltoft in August20September18° · Sea 16° · 5.7 h
In September, Ebeltoft is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °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 54 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in September10October13° · Sea 12° · 3.6 h
In October, Ebeltoft is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in October8November8° · Sea 9° · 1.7 h
In November, Ebeltoft is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °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 54 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in November8December5° · Sea 5° · 1.2 h
In December, Ebeltoft is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ebeltoft.
Ebeltoft in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ebeltoft
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 | 10 | 4° | 1° | 3.3° | 1.6 h | 11 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 4° | 0° | 2.7° | 2.4 h | 10 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 6° | 2° | 3.7° | 4.6 h | 9 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 11° | 5° | 6.6° | 7.2 h | 9 | 37 |
| MayMay | 29 | 16° | 8° | 11.0° | 8.7 h | 11 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 19° | 12° | 14.9° | 8.9 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 21° | 14° | 17.3° | 8.9 h | 11 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 21° | 14° | 17.8° | 7.5 h | 12 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 18° | 12° | 15.7° | 5.7 h | 10 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 13° | 8° | 12.2° | 3.6 h | 12 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 8° | 5° | 8.8° | 1.7 h | 12 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | 2° | 5.2° | 1.2 h | 12 | 56 |
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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Sea temperature in Ebeltoft
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.1 – 13.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ebeltoft ranges from 2.7 °C in February to 17.8 °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 17.0 and 19.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.3° | 1.3° | 5.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.7° | 1.3° | 4.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.7° | 1.9° | 5.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.6° | 4.8° | 7.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.0° | 9.9° | 12.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.9° | 13.5° | 16.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.3° | 15.7° | 18.9° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.8° | 17.0° | 19.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.7° | 14.7° | 16.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.2° | 11.1° | 13.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.8° | 7.5° | 10.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.2° | 3.2° | 6.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ebeltoft
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 3.6 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Ebeltoft, 34 % 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 Ebeltoft: 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, Ebeltoft has about 12 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ebeltoft
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 105 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 Ebeltoft
How breezy and how cloudy Ebeltoft 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 Ebeltoft typically peaks at 30 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 70 % of the sky over Ebeltoft: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 Ebeltoft
Snow is possible in Ebeltoft, 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 Ebeltoft.
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 Ebeltoft
Weather for your travel dates
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Ebeltoft 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.
Ebeltoft has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °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
- 900 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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Ebeltoft vs Grenaa
In October the holiday weather in Ebeltoft and Grenaa is about equally good (score 10 vs 10). During the day it is about as warm in Grenaa as in Ebeltoft. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ebeltoft | Grenaa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Ebeltoft
When is the best time to visit Ebeltoft?
The best time to visit Ebeltoft 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 Ebeltoft?
The sea temperature in Ebeltoft ranges from 2.7 °C in February to 17.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ebeltoft in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ebeltoft?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Ebeltoft?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is July with 70 mm. The driest month is April with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ebeltoft get?
Ebeltoft gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ebeltoft in?
Ebeltoft is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ebeltoft?
A nonstop flight from London to Ebeltoft takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ebeltoft?
Ebeltoft has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 29, summer holidays 41, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 9.