AI-generatedHjørring at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 728 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 51 m
Climate in Hjørring
Hjørring has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Hjørring is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hjørring
The best time to visit Hjørring is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July and in September. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is October with 81 mm.
Hjørring through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hjørring in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–15 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Hjørring in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 18–21 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Hjørring in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–17 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Hjørring in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
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: June – August
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°
07:5218:20
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 07:28–08:46 · evening 17:26–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:28 · evening 18:44–18:59
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 Hjørring compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Hjørring in October?
In October, Hjørring is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hjørring.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 28 min07:52 – 18:20
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %43 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %32 %
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 Hjørring
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 Hjørring: score 86 against 33. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 81 mm | 66 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hjørring month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January4° · 1.7 h
In January, Hjørring is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in January17February4° · 2.6 h
In February, Hjørring is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in February26March6° · 4.9 h
In March, Hjørring is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in March45April10° · 7.2 h
In April, Hjørring is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in April70May15° · 9.0 h
In May, Hjørring is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in May86June18° · 9.1 h
In June, Hjørring is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in June85July21° · 9.2 h
In July, Hjørring is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in July78August20° · 7.7 h
In August, Hjørring is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in August69September17° · 5.6 h
In September, Hjørring is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in September33October12° · 3.5 h
In October, Hjørring is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in October12November8° · 1.8 h
In November, Hjørring is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring in November11December5° · 1.2 h
In December, Hjørring is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hjørring.
Hjørring 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 Hjørring
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 (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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 4° | 1° | 1.7 h | 12 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 4° | 0° | 2.6 h | 10 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 6° | 2° | 4.9 h | 9 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 10° | 4° | 7.2 h | 9 | 44 |
| MayMay | 70 | 15° | 8° | 9.0 h | 10 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 18° | 12° | 9.1 h | 11 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 21° | 14° | 9.2 h | 11 | 73 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 20° | 14° | 7.7 h | 12 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 17° | 12° | 5.6 h | 11 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 12° | 8° | 3.5 h | 14 | 81 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 8° | 5° | 1.8 h | 12 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 5° | 2° | 1.2 h | 13 | 63 |
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
57.46° N, 9.98° E · 51 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Hjørring
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 3.5 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Hjørring, 33 % 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 Hjørring: 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, Hjørring has about 14 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Hjørring
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 Hjørring
How breezy and how cloudy Hjørring 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 Hjørring typically peaks at 27 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 69 % of the sky over Hjørring: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 Hjørring
Snow is possible in Hjørring, 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 Hjørring.
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.
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Hjørring 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.
Hjørring has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.5 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
- 950 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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Hjørring vs Hirtshals
In October the holiday weather in Hjørring and Hirtshals is about equally good (score 33 vs 37). During the day Hirtshals is 1 °C warmer than Hjørring.
| in October | Hjørring | Hirtshals |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Hjørring
When is the best time to visit Hjørring?
The best time to visit Hjørring is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hjørring?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Hjørring?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is October with 81 mm. The driest month is March with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hjørring get?
Hjørring gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Hjørring in?
Hjørring is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hjørring?
A nonstop flight from London to Hjørring takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hjørring?
Hjørring has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 73, summer holidays 80, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 12.