AI-generatedFaxe at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 613 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 67 m
Climate in Faxe
Faxe 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 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Faxe is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Faxe
The best time to visit Faxe is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is August with 69 mm of precipitation.
Faxe through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Faxe in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Faxe in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Faxe in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Faxe in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3918:15
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 07:17–08:30 · evening 17:24–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:17 · evening 18:38–18:52
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 Faxe 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 11°. The days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Faxe in October?
In October, Faxe is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 36 min07:39 – 18:15
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 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 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %45 %
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 Faxe
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 Faxe: score 46 against 11. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 46better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 14° |
| Sea | 12.3° | 17.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 58 mmbetter | 69 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Faxe month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January4° · Sea 3° · 1.6 h
In January, Faxe is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe in January12February4° · Sea 3° · 2.5 h
In February, Faxe is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe in February18March7° · Sea 3° · 4.6 h
In March, Faxe is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe in March27April11° · Sea 6° · 7.3 h
In April, Faxe is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe in April30May16° · Sea 10° · 8.8 h
In May, Faxe is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe in May32June19° · Sea 15° · 8.8 h
In June, Faxe is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe in June46July22° · Sea 17° · 8.9 h
In July, Faxe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Faxe – and yet one of the best months here.
Faxe in July45August22° · Sea 18° · 7.7 h
In August, Faxe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °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 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Faxe – and yet one of the best months here.
Faxe in August21September18° · Sea 16° · 6.0 h
In September, Faxe is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe in September11October13° · Sea 12° · 3.7 h
In October, Faxe is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe in October11November8° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h
In November, Faxe is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe in November9December5° · Sea 6° · 1.2 h
In December, Faxe is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faxe.
Faxe 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 Faxe
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 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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° | 3.4° | 1.6 h | 11 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 4° | −1° | 2.6° | 2.5 h | 10 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 7° | 1° | 3.3° | 4.6 h | 9 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 11° | 4° | 5.8° | 7.3 h | 9 | 36 |
| MayMay | 30 | 16° | 8° | 10.1° | 8.8 h | 11 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 19° | 11° | 14.5° | 8.8 h | 11 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 46 | 22° | 14° | 17.2° | 8.9 h | 13 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 22° | 14° | 18.1° | 7.7 h | 12 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 18° | 11° | 15.9° | 6.0 h | 10 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 13° | 7° | 12.3° | 3.7 h | 12 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 8° | 4° | 8.9° | 1.8 h | 11 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 5° | 1° | 5.5° | 1.2 h | 11 | 48 |
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
55.26° N, 12.12° E · 67 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Faxe
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.3 – 13.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Faxe ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.1 °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 November 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 16.6 and 19.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.4° | 2.0° | 4.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.6° | 1.3° | 3.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.3° | 1.4° | 4.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.8° | 4.3° | 7.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.1° | 8.9° | 11.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.5° | 13.0° | 16.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.2° | 15.1° | 19.3° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.1° | 16.6° | 19.5° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.9° | 14.4° | 17.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.3° | 11.3° | 13.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.9° | 8.0° | 10.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.5° | 3.9° | 6.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Faxe
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 3.7 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Faxe, 35 % 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 Faxe: 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, Faxe has about 12 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Faxe
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 Faxe
How breezy and how cloudy Faxe 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 Faxe typically peaks at 26 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 70 % of the sky over Faxe: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 Faxe
Snow is possible in Faxe, 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 Faxe.
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 Faxe
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Faxe 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.
Faxe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 45) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 45
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 930 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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Faxe vs Køge
In October the holiday weather in Faxe and Køge is about equally good (score 11 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Køge as in Faxe. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Faxe | Køge |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Faxe ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Faxe
When is the best time to visit Faxe?
The best time to visit Faxe 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 Faxe?
The sea temperature in Faxe ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Faxe in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Faxe?
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 Faxe?
The wettest month is August with 69 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Faxe get?
Faxe gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Faxe in?
Faxe is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Faxe?
A nonstop flight from London to Faxe takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Faxe?
Faxe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 45) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 30, summer holidays 45, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 10.