AI-generatedFrederikshavn at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 746 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Frederikshavn
Frederikshavn has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while February is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Frederikshavn is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.1 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 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4918:18
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 07:25–08:43 · evening 17:23–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:25 · 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.
What is the weather like in Frederikshavn in October?
In October, Frederikshavn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 28 min07:49 – 18:18
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %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 %27 %
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 Frederikshavn
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.8 – 13.1 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Frederikshavn ranges from 3.1 °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. From October to January 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 16.9 and 18.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.9° | 1.2° | 5.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.1° | 2.0° | 4.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.8° | 1.6° | 5.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.8° | 5.7° | 7.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.8° | 9.8° | 12.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.6° | 13.1° | 16.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.1° | 15.7° | 19.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.7° | 16.9° | 18.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.6° | 14.6° | 16.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.1° | 10.8° | 13.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.0° | 7.7° | 10.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.8° | 3.7° | 7.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Frederikshavn
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 3.4 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Frederikshavn, 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.
UV index in Frederikshavn
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 115 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 Frederikshavn: 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, Frederikshavn has about 14 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Frederikshavn
How breezy and how cloudy Frederikshavn 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 Frederikshavn typically peaks at 31 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Frederikshavn: 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 in Frederikshavn
Snow is possible in Frederikshavn, 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 Frederikshavn.
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 Frederikshavn
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 (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to 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 | 8 | 4° | 1° | 3.9° | 1.6 h | 12 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 3° | 1° | 3.1° | 2.6 h | 10 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 5° | 2° | 3.8° | 5.0 h | 9 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 9° | 5° | 6.8° | 7.3 h | 8 | 43 |
| MayMay | 31 | 13° | 9° | 10.8° | 9.1 h | 11 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 16° | 13° | 14.6° | 8.9 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 19° | 15° | 17.1° | 9.1 h | 11 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 26 | 19° | 16° | 17.7° | 7.6 h | 12 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 16° | 13° | 15.6° | 5.6 h | 11 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 12° | 9° | 12.1° | 3.4 h | 14 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 8° | 6° | 9.0° | 1.7 h | 13 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 5° | 3° | 5.8° | 1.2 h | 14 | 67 |
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
57.44° N, 10.54° E · 8 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Best time to visit Frederikshavn
The best time to visit Frederikshavn is from April 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 June to September. Rain is most frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 88 mm.
Frederikshavn through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Frederikshavn in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Frederikshavn in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Frederikshavn in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Frederikshavn in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Frederikshavn for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Frederikshavn
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 Frederikshavn: score 31 against 7. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in May. May has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 31better |
| Day high | 12° | 13° |
| Night low | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 12.1° | 10.8° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 54 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 – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Frederikshavn month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January4° · Sea 4° · 2 h
In January, Frederikshavn is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.9 °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 63 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in January11February3° · Sea 3° · 3 h
In February, Frederikshavn is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 49 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in February20March5° · Sea 4° · 5 h
In March, Frederikshavn is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in March28April9° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Frederikshavn is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in April31May13° · Sea 11° · 9 h
In May, Frederikshavn is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in May30June16° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In June, Frederikshavn is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 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 Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in June31July19° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In July, Frederikshavn is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in July26August19° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In August, Frederikshavn is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in August19September16° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In September, Frederikshavn is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in September7October12° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In October, Frederikshavn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in October7November8° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Frederikshavn is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
Frederikshavn in November6December5° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Frederikshavn is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikshavn.
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Frederikshavn vs. Skagen
In October the holiday weather in Frederikshavn and Skagen is about equally good (score 7 vs. 7). During the day it is about as warm in Skagen as in Frederikshavn. The sea is about equally warm. Skagen gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Frederikshavn | Skagen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 7 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Apr – Aug |
Through the year
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Frederikshavn ranks 13 of 19 destinations in this country.
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- 13FrederikshavnThis page12°12°7
Planning a trip to Frederikshavn
Weather for your travel dates
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Frederikshavn 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.
Frederikshavn has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 31) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 31
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 28
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 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 40 min
- Distance
- 970 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 Frederikshavn
When is the best time to visit Frederikshavn?
The best time to visit Frederikshavn 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 Frederikshavn?
The sea temperature in Frederikshavn ranges from 3.1 °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 Frederikshavn in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Frederikshavn?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Frederikshavn?
Rain is most frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 88 mm. The driest month is March with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Frederikshavn get?
Frederikshavn gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Frederikshavn in?
Frederikshavn uses the time zone Europe/Copenhagen: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Frederikshavn?
A nonstop flight from London to Frederikshavn takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Frederikshavn?
Frederikshavn has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 31) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 31, Summer holidays 28, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 7.
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