AI-generatedHanstholm at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 815 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 43 m
Climate in Hanstholm
Hanstholm has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while February is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Hanstholm is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hanstholm
The best time to visit Hanstholm is from May to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July and in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 96 mm.
Hanstholm through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hanstholm in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Hanstholm in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 17–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Hanstholm in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Hanstholm in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, 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: May – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5618:26
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 07:33–08:50 · evening 17:32–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:33 · evening 18:50–19:05
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 Hanstholm 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 11° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 12°. The days get 2.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Sea | 14° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.3 h |
What is the weather like in Hanstholm in October?
In October, Hanstholm is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 29 min07:56 – 18:26
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 32 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 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %26 %
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
Compare two months in Hanstholm
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Hanstholm: score 31 against 6. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 6 | 31better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sea | 13.0° | 13.3° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 96 mm | 64 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hanstholm month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January5° · Sea 6° · 1.6 h
In January, Hanstholm is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm.
Hanstholm in January9February5° · Sea 5° · 2.6 h
In February, Hanstholm is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm.
Hanstholm in February18March6° · Sea 5° · 4.7 h
In March, Hanstholm is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm.
Hanstholm in March26April10° · Sea 7° · 7.0 h
In April, Hanstholm is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °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 45 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm.
Hanstholm in April30May14° · Sea 10° · 8.7 h
In May, Hanstholm is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm – and yet one of the best months here.
Hanstholm in May31June17° · Sea 13° · 8.6 h
In June, Hanstholm is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm – and yet one of the best months here.
Hanstholm in June31July20° · Sea 16° · 8.7 h
In July, Hanstholm is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm – and yet one of the best months here.
Hanstholm in July29August20° · Sea 17° · 7.3 h
In August, Hanstholm is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °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 78 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm – and yet one of the best months here.
Hanstholm in August16September17° · Sea 16° · 5.3 h
In September, Hanstholm is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm.
Hanstholm in September6October13° · Sea 13° · 3.3 h
In October, Hanstholm is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm.
Hanstholm in October5November9° · Sea 10° · 1.8 h
In November, Hanstholm is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 77 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm.
Hanstholm in November5December6° · Sea 8° · 1.2 h
In December, Hanstholm is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 74 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanstholm.
Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm
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 February (1°), 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 5° | 1° | 5.9° | 1.6 h | 13 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 5° | 1° | 5.0° | 2.6 h | 11 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 6° | 2° | 5.1° | 4.7 h | 10 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 10° | 4° | 6.8° | 7.0 h | 9 | 45 |
| MayMay | 30 | 14° | 8° | 9.9° | 8.7 h | 10 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 17° | 11° | 13.3° | 8.6 h | 9 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 20° | 14° | 15.9° | 8.7 h | 12 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 20° | 14° | 17.1° | 7.3 h | 12 | 78 |
| SeptemberSep | 16 | 17° | 12° | 15.8° | 5.3 h | 12 | 77 |
| OctoberOct | 6 | 13° | 8° | 13.0° | 3.3 h | 14 | 96 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 9° | 5° | 10.2° | 1.8 h | 14 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 6° | 2° | 7.5° | 1.2 h | 14 | 74 |
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
57.12° N, 8.62° E · 43 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Hanstholm
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 13.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hanstholm ranges from 5.0 °C in February to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to February 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 16.0 and 18.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.9° | 4.8° | 7.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.0° | 3.6° | 6.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.1° | 3.7° | 6.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.8° | 5.6° | 7.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.9° | 8.6° | 11.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.3° | 11.9° | 14.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.9° | 14.5° | 17.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.1° | 16.0° | 18.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.8° | 14.7° | 16.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.0° | 11.8° | 13.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.2° | 9.1° | 11.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.5° | 6.2° | 8.9° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Hanstholm
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 3.3 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Hanstholm, 31 % 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 Hanstholm: 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, Hanstholm has about 14 rainy days with 96 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Hanstholm
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 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 Hanstholm
How breezy and how cloudy Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm typically peaks at 32 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 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 Hanstholm: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 Hanstholm
Snow is possible in Hanstholm, 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 Hanstholm.
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 Hanstholm
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Hanstholm 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.
Hanstholm has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 30) and its weakest during October half-term (score 6).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 30
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 6
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 7 °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 30 min
- Distance
- 860 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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Hanstholm compared
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Hanstholm vs Klitmøller
In October the holiday weather in Hanstholm and Klitmøller is about equally good (score 6 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Klitmøller as in Hanstholm. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Hanstholm | Klitmøller |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 6 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Hanstholm ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 25HanstholmThis page13°13°6
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Frequently asked questions about Hanstholm
When is the best time to visit Hanstholm?
The best time to visit Hanstholm is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hanstholm?
The sea temperature in Hanstholm ranges from 5.0 °C in February to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Hanstholm in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Hanstholm?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Hanstholm?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 96 mm. The driest month is April with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hanstholm get?
Hanstholm gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Hanstholm in?
Hanstholm is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hanstholm?
A nonstop flight from London to Hanstholm takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 860 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hanstholm?
Hanstholm has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 30) and its weakest during October half-term (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 30, summer holidays 30, October half-term 6, Christmas holidays 6.