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Fredericia

Sun, sea & sand

Fredericia at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 21°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.7°
Sunshine a year
1,750 h
Rain a year
695 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
16 m

Climate in Fredericia

Fredericia 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 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Fredericia is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

9

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 12°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:4918:24

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 07:26–08:40 · evening 17:33–18:47
Blue hour
Morning 07:12–07:26 · 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.

What is the weather like in Fredericia in October?

In October, Fredericia 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 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 35 min07:49 – 18:24
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
24 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+2Europe/Copenhagen

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %40 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Fredericia

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October12.2°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.2 – 13.2 °C

Swimming season: Never above 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.2°8 in 10 years 11.2° – 13.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Fredericia ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 17.7 °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 16.6 and 19.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan2.8°0.1°4.9°cold
FebruaryFeb2.2°0.4°4.1°cold
MarchMar3.1°0.8°5.2°cold
AprilApr5.3°0.9°7.9°cold
MayMay10.8°9.4°12.1°cold
JuneJun14.6°13.1°15.9°cold
JulyJul16.8°14.9°18.4°cold
AugustAug17.7°16.6°19.2°fresh
SeptemberSep15.6°14.5°16.6°cold
OctoberOct12.2°11.2°13.2°cold
NovemberNov8.8°7.5°10.3°cold
DecemberDec4.5°0.6°6.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Fredericia

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,750 hours
Sunniest month
May · 8.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.4 hDaylight 10.6 hShare of daylight 32 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Fredericia, 32 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Fredericia

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 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

Rain in Fredericia: 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.

Per year
695 mm on 136 days
Wettest month
Jul · 79 mm
Driest month
Mar · 43 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 67 mm

In October, Fredericia has about 12 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Fredericia

How breezy and how cloudy Fredericia 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 21 km/h
OctoberWind 24 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Fredericia typically peaks at 24 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.

Year average
69 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 60 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 79 %
OctoberCloud cover 72 %Sunshine 3.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Fredericia: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Fredericia

Snow is possible in Fredericia, 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 days a year
8 days
Fresh snow a year
30 cm
Snow possible
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Fredericia.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Fredericia

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 January (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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 8°Sea 12°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan94°0°2.8°1.5 h1254
FebruaryFeb114°0°2.2°2.3 h1048
MarchMar167°1°3.1°4.2 h1043
AprilApr2411°4°5.3°6.7 h1045
MayMay2716°8°10.8°8.2 h1158
JuneJun2719°11°14.6°8.1 h1168
JulyJul3321°13°16.8°8.1 h1379
AugustAug3321°14°17.7°7.0 h1272
SeptemberSep1717°11°15.6°5.1 h1156
OctoberOct913°8°12.2°3.4 h1267
NovemberNov98°4°8.8°1.7 h1250
DecemberDec105°1°4.5°1.2 h1156

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

55.57° N, 9.75° E · 16 m · Europe/Copenhagen

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Fredericia

The best time to visit Fredericia is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October; the wettest month is July with 79 mm.

Fredericia through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Fredericia in spring

Mar – May

22

Poor

  • 7–16 °C by day
  • Sea 6 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Fredericia in summer

Jun – Aug

31

Poor

  • 19–21 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Fredericia in autumn

Sep – Nov

12

Poor

  • 8–17 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 3 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Fredericia in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 4–5 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Fredericia for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Fredericia

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Fredericia: score 33 against 9. In July, days are 8 °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.

October vs. July, Fredericia
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score933better
Day high13°21°
Night low8°13°
Sea12.2°16.8°
Sunshine3.4 h8.1 hbetter
Rainy days12better13
Rainfall67 mmbetter79 mm

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

May – Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jul – Aug, Oct

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Jan – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Fredericia month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January4° · Sea 3° · 2 h

In January, Fredericia is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 54 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in January
11February4° · Sea 2° · 2 h

In February, Fredericia is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 2.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in February
16March7° · Sea 3° · 4 h

In March, Fredericia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in March
24April11° · Sea 5° · 7 h

In April, Fredericia is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °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 Fredericia.

Fredericia in April
27May16° · Sea 11° · 8 h

In May, Fredericia is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °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 58 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in May
27June19° · Sea 15° · 8 h

In June, Fredericia is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °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 68 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in June
33July21° · Sea 17° · 8 h

In July, Fredericia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in July
33August21° · Sea 18° · 7 h

In August, Fredericia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in August
17September17° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In September, Fredericia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in September
9October13° · Sea 12° · 3 h

In October, Fredericia 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 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in October
9November8° · Sea 9° · 2 h

In November, Fredericia is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in November
10December5° · Sea 5° · 1 h

In December, Fredericia is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericia.

Fredericia in December
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Fredericia vs. Kolding

In October the holiday weather in Fredericia and Kolding is about equally good (score 9 vs. 9). During the day it is about as warm in Kolding as in Fredericia. The sea is about equally warm.

Fredericia vs. Kolding, in October
in OctoberFredericiaKolding
Holiday score99
Daytime high13°13°
Sea12°12°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1213
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberFredericia 13°Kolding 13°
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Ranking

Denmark in October: the best places

In October, Fredericia ranks 6 of 19 destinations in this country.

  1. Odense13°12°39
  2. 2Aarhus12°12°35
  3. 3Copenhagen12°12°34
  4. 4Tønder13°33
  5. 5Roskilde12°12°11
  6. 6FredericiaThis page13°12°9
  7. 7Kolding13°12°9
  8. 8Sønderborg13°13°9
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Planning a trip to Fredericia

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Fredericia 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.

Fredericia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    22

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    27

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    33

    PoorBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    9

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 3.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    10

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • Sea 4 °C
    • 1.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: 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.

Frequently asked questions about Fredericia

When is the best time to visit Fredericia?

The best time to visit Fredericia 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 Fredericia?

The sea temperature in Fredericia ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Fredericia 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 Fredericia?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Fredericia?

Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October; the wettest month is July with 79 mm. The driest month is March with 43 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Fredericia get?

Fredericia gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Fredericia in?

Fredericia uses the time zone Europe/Copenhagen: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Fredericia?

A nonstop flight from London to Fredericia takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.

Which school holidays are best for Fredericia?

Fredericia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 27, Summer holidays 33, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 10.

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