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Padborg weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Padborg at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 22°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.5°
Sunshine a year
1,670 h
Rain a year
794 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
47 m

Climate in Padborg

Padborg 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 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Padborg is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Padborg

The best time to visit Padborg is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 87 mm.

Padborg through the seasons

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

Padborg in spring

Mar – May

21

Poor

  • 8–17 °C by day
  • Sea 6 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Padborg in summer

Jun – Aug

36

Poor

  • 20–22 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Padborg in autumn

Sep – Nov

10

Poor

  • 8–18 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 3.4 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Padborg in winter

Dec – Feb

8

Poor

  • 4–5 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 1.7 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jun, 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Padborg 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

7

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 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 12°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:4918:27

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 07:27–08:40 · evening 17:37–18:49
Blue hour
Morning 07:13–07:27 · evening 18:49–19:03

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 Padborg 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 11°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°11°
Night-time low8°5°
Sea14°11°
Daylight11.7 h9.5 h

What is the weather like in Padborg in October?

In October, Padborg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 37 min07:49 – 18:27
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
73 %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 %29 %

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 Padborg

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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July has the better holiday weather in Padborg: score 41 against 7. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Padborg
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score741better
Daytime high13°22°
Night-time low7°13°
Sea12.7°17.6°
Sunshine3.3 h7.4 hbetter
Rainy days1413better
Rainfall78 mm87 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Padborg month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

7January4° · Sea 3° · 1.5 h

In January, Padborg 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 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in January
10February5° · Sea 2° · 2.3 h

In February, Padborg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in February
14March8° · Sea 3° · 4.0 h

In March, Padborg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in March
23April13° · Sea 5° · 6.5 h

In April, Padborg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in April
25May17° · Sea 11° · 7.7 h

In May, Padborg is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °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 62 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in May
28June20° · Sea 15° · 7.5 h

In June, Padborg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in June
41July22° · Sea 18° · 7.4 h

In July, Padborg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Padborg – and yet one of the best months here.

Padborg in July
40August22° · Sea 19° · 6.5 h

In August, Padborg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Padborg – and yet one of the best months here.

Padborg in August
16September18° · Sea 16° · 5.0 h

In September, Padborg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in September
7October13° · Sea 13° · 3.3 h

In October, Padborg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in October
7November8° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h

In November, Padborg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in November
7December5° · Sea 5° · 1.2 h

In December, Padborg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °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 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padborg.

Padborg in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Padborg

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Frost below 0°
  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°

ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 13°Night 7°Sea 13°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan74°−1°2.9°1.5 h1367
FebruaryFeb105°−1°2.1°2.3 h1157
MarchMar148°1°2.9°4.0 h1049
AprilApr2313°3°5.0°6.5 h1048
MayMay2517°7°10.9°7.7 h1162
JuneJun2820°10°15.1°7.5 h1273
JulyJul4122°13°17.6°7.4 h1387
AugustAug4022°13°18.5°6.5 h1479
SeptemberSep1618°10°16.4°5.0 h1266
OctoberOct713°7°12.7°3.3 h1478
NovemberNov78°3°9.2°1.8 h1361
DecemberDec75°1°4.6°1.2 h1367

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

54.83° N, 9.36° E · 47 m · Europe/Copenhagen

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Padborg

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

Sea in October12.7°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 13.8 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.7°8 in 10 years 11.7° – 13.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Padborg ranges from 2.1 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 17.3 and 20.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan2.9°0.3°5.1°cold
FebruaryFeb2.1°0.5°4.1°cold
MarchMar2.9°0.8°4.9°cold
AprilApr5.0°0.4°7.8°cold
MayMay10.9°9.6°12.4°cold
JuneJun15.1°13.8°16.2°cold
JulyJul17.6°15.8°19.4°fresh
AugustAug18.5°17.3°20.0°fresh
SeptemberSep16.4°15.2°17.7°cold
OctoberOct12.7°11.7°13.8°cold
NovemberNov9.2°7.6°10.5°cold
DecemberDec4.6°0.4°6.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Padborg

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

Per year
1,670 hours
Sunniest month
May · 7.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.3 hDaylight 10.6 hShare of daylight 31 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.3 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Padborg, 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 Padborg: 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
794 mm on 146 days
Wettest month
Jul · 87 mm
Driest month
Apr · 48 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 78 mm

In October, Padborg has about 14 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Padborg

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 Padborg

How breezy and how cloudy Padborg 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
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Padborg typically peaks at 22 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: Sep – Jun.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
69 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 59 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 73 %Sunshine 3.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Padborg: 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 Padborg

Snow is possible in Padborg, 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
7 days
Fresh snow a year
27 cm
Snow possible
Dec – 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 Padborg.

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 Padborg

Weather for your travel dates

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

Padborg 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.

Padborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 40) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    20

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 4 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    26

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    40

    FairBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    7

    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

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    7

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • Sea 4 °C
    • 1.4 h of sun a day
    • 13 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 25 min
Distance
750 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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Padborg vs Flensburg

In October the holiday weather in Padborg and Flensburg is about equally good (score 7 vs 8). During the day it is about as warm in Flensburg as in Padborg. The sea is about equally warm.

Padborg vs Flensburg, in October
in OctoberPadborgFlensburg
Holiday weather score78
Daytime high13°13°
Sea13°13°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1413
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberPadborg 13°Flensburg 13°
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In October, Padborg ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Padborg

When is the best time to visit Padborg?

The best time to visit Padborg 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 Padborg?

The sea temperature in Padborg ranges from 2.1 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Padborg in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Padborg?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Padborg?

Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 87 mm. The driest month is April with 48 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Padborg get?

Padborg gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Padborg in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Padborg?

A nonstop flight from London to Padborg takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 750 km.

Which school holidays are best for Padborg?

Padborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 40) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 26, summer holidays 40, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 7.