AI-generatedNykøbing Falster at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 640 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Nykøbing Falster
Nykøbing Falster has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Nykøbing Falster is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nykøbing Falster
The best time to visit Nykøbing Falster is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is July with 71 mm.
Nykøbing Falster through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nykøbing Falster in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Nykøbing Falster in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Nykøbing Falster in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Nykøbing Falster in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct, Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – 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
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3918:17
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 07:17–08:29 · evening 17:27–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:03–07:17 · evening 18:39–18:53
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 Nykøbing Falster 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 11°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Nykøbing Falster in October?
In October, Nykøbing Falster is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:39 – 18:17
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 30 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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %37 %
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 Nykøbing Falster
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 Nykøbing Falster: score 42 against 10. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 42better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sea | 12.5° | 17.5° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 71 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nykøbing Falster month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January4° · Sea 3° · 1.6 h
In January, Nykøbing Falster is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster in January11February4° · Sea 3° · 2.6 h
In February, Nykøbing Falster is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster in February18March6° · Sea 4° · 4.6 h
In March, Nykøbing Falster is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 39 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, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster in March29April11° · Sea 6° · 7.4 h
In April, Nykøbing Falster is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster in April31May15° · Sea 11° · 8.9 h
In May, Nykøbing Falster is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster in May30June19° · Sea 15° · 8.8 h
In June, Nykøbing Falster is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster in June42July21° · Sea 18° · 9.0 h
In July, Nykøbing Falster is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster – and yet one of the best months here.
Nykøbing Falster in July42August21° · Sea 18° · 7.7 h
In August, Nykøbing Falster is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster – and yet one of the best months here.
Nykøbing Falster in August21September18° · Sea 16° · 6.0 h
In September, Nykøbing Falster is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster in September10October13° · Sea 13° · 3.8 h
In October, Nykøbing Falster is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster in October9November8° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h
In November, Nykøbing Falster is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster in November8December5° · Sea 6° · 1.2 h
In December, Nykøbing Falster is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nykøbing Falster.
Nykøbing Falster 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 Nykøbing Falster
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 January (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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 4° | 1° | 3.3° | 1.6 h | 12 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 4° | 1° | 2.6° | 2.6 h | 10 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 6° | 2° | 3.5° | 4.6 h | 9 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 11° | 5° | 6.2° | 7.4 h | 8 | 35 |
| MayMay | 31 | 15° | 9° | 10.6° | 8.9 h | 10 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 19° | 13° | 14.9° | 8.8 h | 10 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 21° | 15° | 17.5° | 9.0 h | 13 | 71 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 21° | 15° | 18.2° | 7.7 h | 12 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 18° | 13° | 16.0° | 6.0 h | 10 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 13° | 9° | 12.5° | 3.8 h | 13 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 8° | 5° | 9.0° | 1.8 h | 12 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | 2° | 5.5° | 1.2 h | 13 | 54 |
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
54.77° N, 11.87° E · 2 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Nykøbing Falster
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 13.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nykøbing Falster ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to December 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 16.7 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.3° | 1.3° | 4.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.6° | 1.2° | 3.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.5° | 1.7° | 4.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.2° | 4.8° | 7.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.6° | 9.2° | 11.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.9° | 13.6° | 15.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.5° | 15.8° | 19.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.2° | 16.7° | 19.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.0° | 14.6° | 17.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.5° | 11.7° | 13.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.0° | 7.7° | 10.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.5° | 3.8° | 6.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nykøbing Falster
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 3.8 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Nykøbing Falster, 36 % 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 Nykøbing Falster: 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, Nykøbing Falster has about 13 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nykøbing Falster
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 90 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 and clouds in Nykøbing Falster
How breezy and how cloudy Nykøbing Falster 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 Nykøbing Falster typically peaks at 30 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 69 % of the sky over Nykøbing Falster: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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 Nykøbing Falster
Snow is possible in Nykøbing Falster, 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 Nykøbing Falster.
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 Nykøbing Falster
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nykøbing Falster 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.
Nykøbing Falster has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 31
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 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 35 min
- Distance
- 900 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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Nykøbing Falster vs Maribo
In October the holiday weather in Nykøbing Falster and Maribo is about equally good (score 10 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Maribo as in Nykøbing Falster. The sea in Maribo is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Nykøbing Falster | Maribo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
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In October, Nykøbing Falster ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Nykøbing Falster
When is the best time to visit Nykøbing Falster?
The best time to visit Nykøbing Falster 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 Nykøbing Falster?
The sea temperature in Nykøbing Falster ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Nykøbing Falster in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Nykøbing Falster?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Nykøbing Falster?
Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is July with 71 mm. The driest month is April with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nykøbing Falster get?
Nykøbing Falster gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Nykøbing Falster in?
Nykøbing Falster is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nykøbing Falster?
A nonstop flight from London to Nykøbing Falster takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nykøbing Falster?
Nykøbing Falster has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 31, summer holidays 42, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 9.