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Højer weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Højer at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 21°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.8°
Sunshine a year
1,760 h
Rain a year
875 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
7 m

Climate in Højer

Højer has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year, Højer is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Højer

The best time to visit Højer is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is October with 97 mm.

Højer through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Højer in spring

Mar – May

22

Poor

  • 7–15 °C by day
  • Sea 8 °C
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Højer in summer

Jun – Aug

32

Poor

  • 18–21 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Højer in autumn

Sep – Nov

9

Poor

  • 9–18 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Højer in winter

Dec – Feb

6

Poor

  • 4–6 °C by day
  • Sea 4 °C
  • 1.9 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Sep – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Jan

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Højer for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

6

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:5218:29

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 07:30–08:43 · evening 17:39–18:52
Blue hour
Morning 07:16–07:30 · evening 18:52–19:06

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 Højer compared with home

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 10°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°11°
Night-time low11°7°
Sea14°10°
Daylight11.6 h9.5 h

What is the weather like in Højer in October?

In October, Højer is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 37 min07:52 – 18:29
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
72 %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 %7 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %21 %

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 Højer

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Højer: score 37 against 6. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Højer
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score637better
Daytime high13°21°
Night-time low9°15°
Sea12.4°18.8°
Sunshine3.4 h7.0 hbetter
Rainy days1514better
Rainfall97 mm91 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Højer month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

5January4° · Sea 4° · 1.6 h

In January, Højer is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 72 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in January
9February4° · Sea 3° · 2.7 h

In February, Højer is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in February
15March7° · Sea 4° · 4.4 h

In March, Højer is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in March
23April12° · Sea 7° · 6.6 h

In April, Højer is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in April
27May15° · Sea 12° · 8.1 h

In May, Højer is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in May
25June18° · Sea 15° · 7.7 h

In June, Højer is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in June
34July21° · Sea 18° · 7.7 h

In July, Højer is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer – and yet one of the best months here.

Højer in July
37August21° · Sea 19° · 7.0 h

In August, Højer is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer – and yet one of the best months here.

Højer in August
15September18° · Sea 16° · 5.2 h

In September, Højer is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in September
6October13° · Sea 12° · 3.4 h

In October, Højer is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in October
5November9° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h

In November, Højer is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °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. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in November
5December6° · Sea 5° · 1.4 h

In December, Højer is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 77 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Højer.

Højer in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Højer

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 (15°). 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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 9°Sea 12°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan54°1°3.7°1.6 h1472
FebruaryFeb94°1°2.9°2.7 h1162
MarchMar157°2°4.2°4.4 h1151
AprilApr2312°5°7.4°6.6 h1045
MayMay2715°9°11.6°8.1 h1158
JuneJun2518°12°15.2°7.7 h1172
JulyJul3421°15°17.6°7.7 h1490
AugustAug3721°15°18.8°7.0 h1491
SeptemberSep1518°13°16.4°5.2 h1383
OctoberOct613°9°12.4°3.4 h1597
NovemberNov59°5°8.7°1.8 h1477
DecemberDec56°2°5.4°1.4 h1577

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Højer

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October12.4°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.4 – 13.7 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.4°8 in 10 years 11.4° – 13.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Højer ranges from 2.9 °C in February to 18.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

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 17.4 and 19.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan3.7°1.8°4.8°cold
FebruaryFeb2.9°1.6°4.7°cold
MarchMar4.2°2.2°5.8°cold
AprilApr7.4°5.7°9.1°cold
MayMay11.6°10.1°13.7°cold
JuneJun15.2°13.7°16.7°cold
JulyJul17.6°16.4°18.6°fresh
AugustAug18.8°17.4°19.7°fresh
SeptemberSep16.4°15.4°17.8°cold
OctoberOct12.4°11.4°13.7°cold
NovemberNov8.7°7.6°10.2°cold
DecemberDec5.4°3.8°6.7°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Højer

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,760 hours
Sunniest month
May · 8.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.4 hDaylight 10.6 hShare of daylight 32 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Højer, 32 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Højer: 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.

Per year
875 mm on 153 days
Wettest month
Oct · 97 mm
Driest month
Apr · 45 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 97 mm

In October, Højer has about 15 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Højer

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 7).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 95 min
Fair skin
about 115 min
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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Højer

How breezy and how cloudy Højer 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.

Year average
26 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 29 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 23 km/h
OctoberWind 28 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Højer typically peaks at 28 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.

Year average
68 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 58 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 79 %
OctoberCloud cover 72 %Sunshine 3.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Højer: 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
Snow

Snow in Højer

Snow is possible in Højer, 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 days a year
6 days
Fresh snow a year
21 cm
Snow possible
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Højer.

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 Højer

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Højer 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.

Højer has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    21

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    27

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    36

    PoorBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    6

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 3.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    5

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 1.5 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 20 min
Distance
720 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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Højer vs Tønder

In October the holiday weather in Højer and Tønder is about equally good (score 6 vs 4). During the day it is about as warm in Tønder as in Højer.

Højer vs Tønder, in October
in OctoberHøjerTønder
Holiday weather score64
Daytime high13°13°
Sea12°no sea nearby
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1515
Best timeJul – AugMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberHøjer 13°Tønder 13°
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In October, Højer ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  7. 7Herning13°33
  8. 8Svendborg13°12°12
  9. 25HøjerThis page13°12°6
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Frequently asked questions about Højer

When is the best time to visit Højer?

The best time to visit Højer 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 Højer?

The sea temperature in Højer ranges from 2.9 °C in February to 18.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Højer in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Højer?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Højer?

Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is October with 97 mm. The driest month is April with 45 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Højer get?

Højer gets around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Højer in?

Højer is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Højer?

A nonstop flight from London to Højer takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 720 km.

Which school holidays are best for Højer?

Højer has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 27, summer holidays 36, October half-term 6, Christmas holidays 5.