AI-generatedHillerød at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 705 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 29 m
Climate in Hillerød
Hillerød 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 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Hillerød is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hillerød
The best time to visit Hillerød is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is August with 85 mm.
Hillerød through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hillerød in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Hillerød in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Hillerød in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Hillerød in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct, Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – 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 – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
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°
07:4018:13
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 07:17–08:31 · evening 17:22–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:17 · evening 18:36–18:51
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 Hillerød 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 days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.4 h |
What is the weather like in Hillerød in October?
In October, Hillerød is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hillerød.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min07:40 – 18:13
- 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
- 71 %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 50 %46 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Hillerød
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 Hillerød: score 81 against 34. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 73 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hillerød month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January4° · 1.6 h
In January, Hillerød is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in January17February4° · 2.3 h
In February, Hillerød is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in February24March7° · 4.5 h
In March, Hillerød is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 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 Hillerød.
Hillerød in March51April12° · 6.9 h
In April, Hillerød is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in April74May17° · 8.3 h
In May, Hillerød is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in May81June20° · 8.5 h
In June, Hillerød is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in June76July22° · 8.3 h
In July, Hillerød is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in July74August22° · 7.2 h
In August, Hillerød is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in August74September18° · 5.5 h
In September, Hillerød is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in September34October13° · 3.3 h
In October, Hillerød is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in October14November8° · 1.6 h
In November, Hillerød is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in November12December5° · 1.2 h
In December, Hillerød is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hillerød.
Hillerød in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hillerød
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 4° | 0° | 1.6 h | 12 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 4° | 0° | 2.3 h | 10 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 7° | 1° | 4.5 h | 9 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 12° | 4° | 6.9 h | 10 | 39 |
| MayMay | 74 | 17° | 8° | 8.3 h | 12 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 20° | 12° | 8.5 h | 12 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 22° | 14° | 8.3 h | 14 | 81 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 22° | 14° | 7.2 h | 14 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 18° | 11° | 5.5 h | 10 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 13° | 7° | 3.3 h | 13 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 8° | 4° | 1.6 h | 12 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 5° | 1° | 1.2 h | 12 | 55 |
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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Sunshine hours in Hillerød
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 10.6 hours of daylight in Hillerød, 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 in Hillerød: 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, Hillerød has about 13 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hillerød
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 and clouds in Hillerød
How breezy and how cloudy Hillerød 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 Hillerød typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Hillerød: 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 in Hillerød
Snow is possible in Hillerød, 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 Hillerød.
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 Hillerød
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Hillerød 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.
Hillerød has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 12 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.
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Hillerød vs Helsingør
In October the holiday weather in Hillerød and Helsingør is about equally good (score 34 vs 36). During the day it is about as warm in Helsingør as in Hillerød.
| in October | Hillerød | Helsingør |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Hillerød ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Hillerød
When is the best time to visit Hillerød?
The best time to visit Hillerød is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hillerød?
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 Hillerød?
Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is August with 85 mm. The driest month is April with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hillerød get?
Hillerød gets around 1,810 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 Hillerød in?
Hillerød is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hillerød?
A nonstop flight from London to Hillerød takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hillerød?
Hillerød has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 75, summer holidays 75, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 13.