AI-generatedEsbjerg at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 859 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Esbjerg
Esbjerg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Esbjerg is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
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°
07:5418:29
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 07:31–08:45 · evening 17:38–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:31 · evening 18:52–19:06
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.
What is the weather like in Esbjerg in October?
In October, Esbjerg 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 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 35 min07:54 – 18:29
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Copenhagen
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %19 %
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
Sea temperature in Esbjerg
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.6 – 13.9 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Esbjerg ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to December 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 19.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.8° | 1.5° | 5.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.0° | 1.7° | 4.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.1° | 1.8° | 5.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.1° | 5.2° | 8.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.0° | 9.8° | 12.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.7° | 13.4° | 15.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.3° | 16.3° | 18.3° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.4° | 17.2° | 19.5° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.5° | 15.5° | 17.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 11.6° | 13.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.0° | 7.9° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.7° | 4.3° | 6.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Esbjerg
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 3.2 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Esbjerg, 30 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Esbjerg
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
- 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 it, 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.
Rain in Esbjerg: 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, Esbjerg has about 15 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Esbjerg
How breezy and how cloudy Esbjerg 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 Esbjerg typically peaks at 28 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Esbjerg: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 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 Esbjerg
Snow is possible in Esbjerg, 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 Esbjerg.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Esbjerg
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) in 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 | 6 | 4° | 1° | 3.8° | 1.5 h | 14 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 4° | 1° | 3.0° | 2.5 h | 11 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 6° | 2° | 4.1° | 4.3 h | 10 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 10° | 5° | 7.1° | 6.5 h | 10 | 45 |
| MayMay | 27 | 14° | 9° | 11.0° | 8.0 h | 11 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 17° | 12° | 14.7° | 7.7 h | 11 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 24 | 19° | 14° | 17.3° | 7.7 h | 13 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 26 | 20° | 15° | 18.4° | 6.8 h | 15 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 13 | 17° | 13° | 16.5° | 4.9 h | 13 | 87 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 13° | 9° | 12.7° | 3.2 h | 15 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 4 | 8° | 5° | 9.0° | 1.7 h | 15 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 5° | 2° | 5.7° | 1.2 h | 14 | 76 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
55.47° N, 8.45° E · 17 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Best time to visit Esbjerg
The best time to visit Esbjerg is from April to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 100 mm.
Esbjerg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Esbjerg in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Esbjerg in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 17–20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Esbjerg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Esbjerg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Esbjerg for you.
Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Esbjerg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Esbjerg: score 27 against 4. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in May. May has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 27better |
| Day high | 13° | 14° |
| Night low | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 12.7° | 11.0° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 55 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Esbjerg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January4° · Sea 4° · 2 h
In January, Esbjerg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in January10February4° · Sea 3° · 3 h
In February, Esbjerg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in February15March6° · Sea 4° · 4 h
In March, Esbjerg is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 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 Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in March23April10° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Esbjerg is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in April27May14° · Sea 11° · 8 h
In May, Esbjerg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 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 Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in May26June17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In June, Esbjerg is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in June24July19° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In July, Esbjerg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °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 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in July26August20° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In August, Esbjerg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in August13September17° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In September, Esbjerg is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in September4October13° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In October, Esbjerg 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 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in October4November8° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Esbjerg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 78 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg in November6December5° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Esbjerg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 76 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esbjerg.
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Esbjerg vs. Ribe
In October the holiday weather in Esbjerg and Ribe is about equally good (score 4 vs. 5). During the day it is about as warm in Ribe as in Esbjerg. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Esbjerg | Ribe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 4 | 5 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Esbjerg ranks 17 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Odense13°12°39
- 2Aarhus12°12°35
- 3Copenhagen12°12°34
- 4Tønder13°33
- 5Roskilde12°12°11
- 6Kolding13°12°9
- 7Fredericia13°12°9
- 8Sønderborg13°13°9
- 17EsbjergThis page13°13°4
Planning a trip to Esbjerg
Weather for your travel dates
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Esbjerg 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.
Esbjerg has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 27) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 740 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.
Frequently asked questions about Esbjerg
When is the best time to visit Esbjerg?
The best time to visit Esbjerg is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Esbjerg?
The sea temperature in Esbjerg ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Esbjerg 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 Esbjerg?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Esbjerg?
Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 100 mm. The driest month is April with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Esbjerg get?
Esbjerg gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Esbjerg in?
Esbjerg uses the time zone Europe/Copenhagen: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Esbjerg?
A nonstop flight from London to Esbjerg takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Esbjerg?
Esbjerg has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 27) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 27, Summer holidays 25, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 6.
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