AI-generatedFrederikssund at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 660 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Frederikssund
Frederikssund 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 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Frederikssund is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Frederikssund
The best time to visit Frederikssund is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. The wettest month is July with 78 mm of precipitation.
Frederikssund through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Frederikssund in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Frederikssund in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Frederikssund in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Frederikssund in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.7 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, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – 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 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4018:14
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 07:17–08:32 · evening 17:23–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:03–07:17 · evening 18:37–18:52
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 Frederikssund 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 | 9° | 5° |
| Sea | 14° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.4 h |
What is the weather like in Frederikssund in October?
In October, Frederikssund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °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 63 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikssund.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min07:40 – 18:14
- 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
- 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 %43 %
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 Frederikssund
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 Frederikssund: score 49 against 11. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °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 | 49better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 14° |
| Sea | 12.1° | 18.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 63 mmbetter | 78 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Frederikssund month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January4° · Sea 3° · 1.6 h
In January, Frederikssund is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.9 °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 48 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikssund.
Frederikssund in January12February4° · Sea 2° · 2.4 h
In February, Frederikssund is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sea averages 2.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikssund.
Frederikssund in February17March7° · Sea 3° · 4.5 h
In March, Frederikssund 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 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 41 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikssund.
Frederikssund in March26April12° · Sea 7° · 7.0 h
In April, Frederikssund is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikssund.
Frederikssund in April27May17° · Sea 12° · 8.3 h
In May, Frederikssund is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikssund.
Frederikssund in May33June20° · Sea 16° · 8.5 h
In June, Frederikssund is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 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 Frederikssund.
Frederikssund in June49July22° · Sea 18° · 8.3 h
In July, Frederikssund is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Frederikssund – and yet one of the best months here.
Frederikssund in July46August22° · Sea 19° · 7.3 h
In August, Frederikssund is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Frederikssund – and yet one of the best months here.
Frederikssund in August21September18° · Sea 16° · 5.6 h
In September, Frederikssund is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikssund.
Frederikssund in September11October13° · Sea 12° · 3.6 h
In October, Frederikssund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °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 63 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikssund.
Frederikssund in October11November8° · Sea 8° · 1.7 h
In November, Frederikssund is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 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 Frederikssund.
Frederikssund in November10December5° · Sea 5° · 1.2 h
In December, Frederikssund is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.9 °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 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frederikssund.
Frederikssund 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 Frederikssund
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 February (−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° | 0° | 2.9° | 1.6 h | 11 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 4° | −1° | 2.3° | 2.4 h | 9 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 7° | 1° | 3.3° | 4.5 h | 10 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 12° | 4° | 6.7° | 7.0 h | 9 | 39 |
| MayMay | 27 | 17° | 8° | 11.6° | 8.3 h | 12 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 20° | 11° | 15.6° | 8.5 h | 11 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 22° | 14° | 18.2° | 8.3 h | 13 | 78 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 22° | 14° | 18.6° | 7.3 h | 12 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 18° | 11° | 16.1° | 5.6 h | 10 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 13° | 7° | 12.1° | 3.6 h | 12 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 8° | 4° | 8.4° | 1.7 h | 11 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 5° | 1° | 4.9° | 1.2 h | 11 | 50 |
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
Sea temperature in Frederikssund
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.9 – 13.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Frederikssund ranges from 2.3 °C in February to 18.6 °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 17.8 and 19.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.9° | 0.7° | 4.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.3° | 0.7° | 3.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.3° | 1.5° | 4.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.7° | 5.1° | 8.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.6° | 10.4° | 13.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.6° | 14.0° | 17.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.2° | 16.3° | 19.7° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.6° | 17.8° | 19.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.1° | 15.0° | 17.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.1° | 10.9° | 13.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.4° | 7.0° | 9.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.9° | 2.5° | 6.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Frederikssund
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 10.6 hours of daylight in Frederikssund, 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
Rain in Frederikssund: 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, Frederikssund has about 12 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Frederikssund
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 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 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 Frederikssund
How breezy and how cloudy Frederikssund 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 Frederikssund 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 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 Frederikssund: 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
Snow in Frederikssund
Snow is possible in Frederikssund, 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 Frederikssund.
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 Frederikssund
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Frederikssund 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.
Frederikssund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.6 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 40 min
- Distance
- 960 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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Frederikssund vs Frederiksværk
In October the holiday weather in Frederikssund and Frederiksværk is about equally good (score 11 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Frederiksværk as in Frederikssund. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Frederikssund | Frederiksværk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
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In October, Frederikssund ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 13FrederikssundThis page13°12°11
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Frequently asked questions about Frederikssund
When is the best time to visit Frederikssund?
The best time to visit Frederikssund 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 Frederikssund?
The sea temperature in Frederikssund ranges from 2.3 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Frederikssund 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 Frederikssund?
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 Frederikssund?
The wettest month is July with 78 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Frederikssund get?
Frederikssund gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Frederikssund in?
Frederikssund is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Frederikssund?
A nonstop flight from London to Frederikssund takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Frederikssund?
Frederikssund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 28, summer holidays 47, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 10.