AI-generatedRingkøbing at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 983 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Ringkøbing
Ringkøbing has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Ringkøbing is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5618:29
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 07:33–08:48 · evening 17:37–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:33 · evening 18:52–19:07
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.
What is the weather like in Ringkøbing in October?
In October, Ringkøbing is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 130 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 33 min07:56 – 18:29
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 37 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+2Europe/Copenhagen
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %4 %
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
Sea temperature in Ringkøbing
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.0 – 14.2 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ringkøbing ranges from 3.8 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to January 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 18.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.7° | 2.9° | 5.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.8° | 2.2° | 5.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.4° | 2.4° | 6.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.9° | 5.2° | 8.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.4° | 9.2° | 12.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.9° | 12.4° | 15.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.6° | 15.4° | 17.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.9° | 16.7° | 18.9° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.3° | 15.2° | 17.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.1° | 12.0° | 14.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.7° | 8.6° | 11.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.6° | 5.2° | 7.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ringkøbing
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 Ringkøbing, 31 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Ringkøbing
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 105 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 it, 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.
Rain in Ringkøbing: 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, Ringkøbing has about 18 rainy days with 130 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ringkøbing
How breezy and how cloudy Ringkøbing 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 Ringkøbing typically peaks at 37 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Ringkøbing: 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 Ringkøbing
Snow is possible in Ringkøbing, 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 Ringkøbing.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ringkøbing
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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), 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 | 6 | 4° | 2° | 4.7° | 1.6 h | 14 | 81 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 4° | 2° | 3.8° | 2.5 h | 12 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 6° | 2° | 4.4° | 4.5 h | 10 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 9° | 5° | 6.9° | 6.8 h | 10 | 45 |
| MayMay | 29 | 13° | 9° | 10.4° | 8.6 h | 11 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 29 | 16° | 12° | 13.9° | 8.4 h | 10 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 18° | 15° | 16.6° | 8.5 h | 13 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 23 | 19° | 15° | 17.9° | 7.3 h | 14 | 98 |
| SeptemberSep | 13 | 16° | 13° | 16.3° | 5.2 h | 14 | 111 |
| OctoberOct | 2 | 12° | 10° | 13.1° | 3.3 h | 18 | 130 |
| NovemberNov | 2 | 9° | 6° | 9.7° | 1.8 h | 17 | 100 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 6° | 3° | 6.6° | 1.2 h | 16 | 92 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
56.09° N, 8.24° E · 8 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Best time to visit Ringkøbing
The best time to visit Ringkøbing is from April to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is most frequent from July to February; the wettest month is October with 130 mm.
Ringkøbing through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ringkøbing in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Ringkøbing in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Ringkøbing in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Ringkøbing in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ringkøbing for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ringkøbing
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Ringkøbing: score 29 against 2. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in May. May has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 2 | 29better |
| Day high | 12° | 13° |
| Night low | 10° | 9° |
| Sea | 13.1° | 10.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 130 mm | 56 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Ringkøbing month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January4° · Sea 5° · 2 h
In January, Ringkøbing is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 81 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 38 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in January8February4° · Sea 4° · 3 h
In February, Ringkøbing is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in February16March6° · Sea 4° · 5 h
In March, Ringkøbing is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in March24April9° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Ringkøbing is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in April29May13° · Sea 10° · 9 h
In May, Ringkøbing is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in May29June16° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In June, Ringkøbing is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in June25July18° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In July, Ringkøbing is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in July23August19° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In August, Ringkøbing is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 98 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in August13September16° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In September, Ringkøbing is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in September2October12° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In October, Ringkøbing is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 130 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in October2November9° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In November, Ringkøbing is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 100 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
Ringkøbing in November3December6° · Sea 7° · 1 h
In December, Ringkøbing is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 92 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ringkøbing.
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Ringkøbing vs. Hvide Sande
In October the holiday weather in Ringkøbing and Hvide Sande is about equally good (score 2 vs. 2). During the day it is about as warm in Hvide Sande as in Ringkøbing. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ringkøbing | Hvide Sande |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 2 | 2 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 17 |
| Best time | Apr – Jul | Apr – Jul |
Through the year
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Ringkøbing ranks 18 of 19 destinations in this country.
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- 3Copenhagen12°12°34
- 4Tønder13°33
- 5Roskilde12°12°11
- 6Kolding13°12°9
- 7Fredericia13°12°9
- 8Sønderborg13°13°9
- 18RingkøbingThis page12°13°2
Planning a trip to Ringkøbing
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ringkøbing 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.
Ringkøbing has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 29) and its weakest during October half-term (score 2).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 2
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 15 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
- 770 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ringkøbing
When is the best time to visit Ringkøbing?
The best time to visit Ringkøbing is from April to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ringkøbing?
The sea temperature in Ringkøbing ranges from 3.8 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ringkøbing in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ringkøbing?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Ringkøbing?
Rain is most frequent from July to February; the wettest month is October with 130 mm. The driest month is April with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ringkøbing get?
Ringkøbing gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ringkøbing in?
Ringkøbing uses the time zone Europe/Copenhagen: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ringkøbing?
A nonstop flight from London to Ringkøbing takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ringkøbing?
Ringkøbing has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 29) and its weakest during October half-term (score 2). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 29, Summer holidays 24, October half-term 2, Christmas holidays 5.
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