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Rødby weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Rødby at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 22°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.4°
Sunshine a year
1,920 h
Rain a year
688 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
2 m

Climate in Rødby

Rødby 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 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Rødby is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Rødby

The best time to visit Rødby is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.4 °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 August with 76 mm.

Rødby through the seasons

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

Rødby in spring

Mar – May

26

Poor

  • 7–16 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Rødby in summer

Jun – Aug

40

Fair

  • 19–22 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.5 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Rødby in autumn

Sep – Nov

12

Poor

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

Rødby in winter

Dec – Feb

8

Poor

  • 4–5 °C by day
  • Sea 4 °C
  • 1.7 h of sun a day
  • 36 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 Rødby 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

9

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°

07:4118:19

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 07:19–08:31 · evening 17:29–18:41
Blue hour
Morning 07:05–07:19 · evening 18:41–18:55

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 Rødby 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.

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

What is the weather like in Rødby in October?

In October, Rødby is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 38 min07:41 – 18:19
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
32 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 %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
  • Windproof jacket

Compare two months in Rødby

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 Rødby: score 45 against 9. 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 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Rødby
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score945better
Daytime high13°22°
Night-time low9°15°
Sea12.6°17.8°
Sunshine3.8 h8.8 hbetter
Rainy days1413better
Rainfall74 mm73 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Rødby month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

8January4° · Sea 3° · 1.5 h

In January, Rødby is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

Rødby in January
11February4° · Sea 3° · 2.5 h

In February, Rødby 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 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

Rødby in February
18March7° · Sea 4° · 4.6 h

In March, Rødby is cold: daytime highs average 7 °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 is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

Rødby in March
29April11° · Sea 6° · 7.4 h

In April, Rødby 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 Rødby.

Rødby in April
32May16° · Sea 11° · 8.9 h

In May, Rødby is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

Rødby in May
31June19° · Sea 15° · 8.9 h

In June, Rødby is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °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 60 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

Rødby in June
45July22° · Sea 18° · 8.8 h

In July, Rødby is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Rødby – and yet one of the best months here.

Rødby in July
43August22° · Sea 18° · 7.7 h

In August, Rødby is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Rødby – and yet one of the best months here.

Rødby in August
21September18° · Sea 16° · 6.0 h

In September, Rødby is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

Rødby in September
9October13° · Sea 13° · 3.8 h

In October, Rødby is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

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

In November, Rødby 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 13 rainy days and 60 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

Rødby in November
6December5° · Sea 5° · 1.1 h

In December, Rødby is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rødby.

Rødby 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 Rødby

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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 9°Sea 13°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan84°1°3.2°1.5 h1256
FebruaryFeb114°1°2.6°2.5 h1047
MarchMar187°2°3.5°4.6 h940
AprilApr2911°5°6.2°7.4 h835
MayMay3216°9°11.0°8.9 h948
JuneJun3119°13°15.2°8.9 h1060
JulyJul4522°15°17.8°8.8 h1373
AugustAug4322°15°18.4°7.7 h1376
SeptemberSep2118°13°16.1°6.0 h1160
OctoberOct913°9°12.6°3.8 h1474
NovemberNov78°5°9.0°1.8 h1360
DecemberDec65°2°5.3°1.1 h1461

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

54.69° N, 11.39° E · 2 m · Europe/Copenhagen

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Rødby

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

Sea in October12.6°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 13.6 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.6°8 in 10 years 11.7° – 13.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Rødby ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.4 °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 17.1 and 19.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan3.2°1.2°4.6°cold
FebruaryFeb2.6°1.1°4.0°cold
MarchMar3.5°1.8°4.9°cold
AprilApr6.2°4.2°7.6°cold
MayMay11.0°9.6°12.3°cold
JuneJun15.2°14.0°16.3°cold
JulyJul17.8°16.2°19.9°fresh
AugustAug18.4°17.1°19.5°fresh
SeptemberSep16.1°14.8°17.3°cold
OctoberOct12.6°11.7°13.6°cold
NovemberNov9.0°7.6°10.3°cold
DecemberDec5.3°3.0°6.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Rødby

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

Per year
1,920 hours
Sunniest month
May · 8.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.8 hDaylight 10.6 hShare of daylight 36 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Rødby, 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 Rødby: 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
688 mm on 135 days
Wettest month
Aug · 76 mm
Driest month
Apr · 35 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 74 mm

In October, Rødby has about 14 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Rødby

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 Rødby

How breezy and how cloudy Rødby 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
30 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 34 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 27 km/h
OctoberWind 32 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Rødby typically peaks at 32 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.

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 55 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 69 %Sunshine 3.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Rødby: 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 Rødby

Snow is possible in Rødby, 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
10 days
Fresh snow a year
28 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 Rødby.

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 Rødby

Weather for your travel dates

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

Rødby 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.

Rødby has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    26

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    32

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 8.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    44

    FairBest holidays

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

    Oct

    9

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 3.8 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
    • 1.3 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 35 min
Distance
870 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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Rødby vs Maribo

In October the holiday weather in Rødby and Maribo is about equally good (score 9 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Maribo as in Rødby. The sea in Maribo is 1 °C cooler.

Rødby vs Maribo, in October
in OctoberRødbyMaribo
Holiday weather score99
Daytime high13°13°
Sea13°12°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberRødby 13°Maribo 13°
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In October, Rødby ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Rødby

When is the best time to visit Rødby?

The best time to visit Rødby 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 Rødby?

The sea temperature in Rødby ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Rødby in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Rødby?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Rødby?

Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is August with 76 mm. The driest month is April with 35 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Rødby get?

Rødby gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Rødby in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Rødby?

A nonstop flight from London to Rødby takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 870 km.

Which school holidays are best for Rødby?

Rødby has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 32, summer holidays 44, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 7.