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Sæby weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Sæby at a glance

Best time
May, Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 20°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.7°
Sunshine a year
1,890 h
Rain a year
768 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
8 m

Climate in Sæby

Sæby has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Sæby is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Sæby

The best time to visit Sæby is in May and from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 87 mm.

Sæby through the seasons

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

Sæby in spring

Mar – May

25

Poor

  • 6–14 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 6.9 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Sæby in summer

Jun – Aug

32

Poor

  • 17–20 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Sæby in autumn

Sep – Nov

10

Poor

  • 9–17 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Sæby in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, 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: May, July – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 12°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:4918:18

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 07:25–08:43 · evening 17:24–18:42
Blue hour
Morning 07:10–07:25 · evening 18:42–18:57

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 Sæby compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high14°10°
Night-time low10°7°
Sea14°11°
Daylight11.6 h9.3 h

What is the weather like in Sæby in October?

In October, Sæby is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 87 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 29 min07:49 – 18:18
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
29 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 %7 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %30 %

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 Sæby

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

vs

July has the better holiday weather in Sæby: score 35 against 7. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Sæby
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score735better
Daytime high12°20°
Night-time low9°15°
Sea12.1°17.1°
Sunshine3.4 h8.9 hbetter
Rainy days1412better
Rainfall87 mm74 mmbetter
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Sæby month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

8January4° · Sea 4° · 1.7 h

In January, Sæby is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby.

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

In February, Sæby is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby.

Sæby in February
18March6° · Sea 4° · 4.8 h

In March, Sæby is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby.

Sæby in March
27April9° · Sea 7° · 7.1 h

In April, Sæby is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby.

Sæby in April
30May14° · Sea 11° · 8.8 h

In May, Sæby is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 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 Sæby – and yet one of the best months here.

Sæby in May
29June17° · Sea 15° · 8.9 h

In June, Sæby is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby.

Sæby in June
35July20° · Sea 17° · 8.9 h

In July, Sæby is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby – and yet one of the best months here.

Sæby in July
31August20° · Sea 18° · 7.3 h

In August, Sæby is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby – and yet one of the best months here.

Sæby in August
18September17° · Sea 16° · 5.5 h

In September, Sæby is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby.

Sæby in September
7October12° · Sea 12° · 3.4 h

In October, Sæby is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 87 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby.

Sæby in October
6November9° · Sea 9° · 1.7 h

In November, Sæby is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 67 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 Sæby.

Sæby in November
7December6° · Sea 6° · 1.2 h

In December, Sæby is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °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. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sæby.

Sæby 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 Sæby

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 12°Night 9°Sea 12°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan84°1°3.9°1.7 h1264
FebruaryFeb114°1°3.1°2.5 h1050
MarchMar186°2°3.8°4.8 h944
AprilApr279°5°6.8°7.1 h944
MayMay3014°9°10.8°8.8 h1158
JuneJun2917°12°14.6°8.9 h1170
JulyJul3520°15°17.1°8.9 h1274
AugustAug3120°15°17.7°7.3 h1279
SeptemberSep1817°12°15.6°5.5 h1165
OctoberOct712°9°12.1°3.4 h1487
NovemberNov69°5°9.0°1.7 h1467
DecemberDec76°3°5.8°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

57.33° N, 10.52° E · 8 m · Europe/Copenhagen

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Sæby

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

Sea in October12.1°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 10.8 – 13.1 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.1°8 in 10 years 10.8° – 13.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Sæby ranges from 3.1 °C in February to 17.7 °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 16.9 and 18.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan3.9°1.2°5.2°cold
FebruaryFeb3.1°2.0°4.5°cold
MarchMar3.8°1.6°5.1°cold
AprilApr6.8°5.7°7.8°cold
MayMay10.8°9.8°12.2°cold
JuneJun14.6°13.1°16.3°cold
JulyJul17.1°15.7°19.1°fresh
AugustAug17.7°16.9°18.8°fresh
SeptemberSep15.6°14.6°16.8°cold
OctoberOct12.1°10.8°13.1°cold
NovemberNov9.0°7.7°10.4°cold
DecemberDec5.8°3.7°7.4°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Sæby

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

Per year
1,890 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 8.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.4 hDaylight 10.5 hShare of daylight 32 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Sæby, 32 % 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

Rain in Sæby: 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
768 mm on 137 days
Wettest month
Oct · 87 mm
Driest month
Mar · 44 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 87 mm

In October, Sæby has about 14 rainy days with 87 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Sæby

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 115 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 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 Sæby

How breezy and how cloudy Sæby 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
27 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 31 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 24 km/h
OctoberWind 29 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Sæby typically peaks at 29 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
65 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
May · 55 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 69 %Sunshine 3.4 h

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

Snow is possible in Sæby, 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
11 days
Fresh snow a year
41 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Sæby.

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 Sæby

Weather for your travel dates

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

Sæby 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.

Sæby has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 32) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    24

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    30

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 8.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    32

    PoorBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    7

    Poor

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

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 1.5 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 40 min
Distance
960 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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Sæby vs Frederikshavn

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

Sæby vs Frederikshavn, in October
in OctoberSæbyFrederikshavn
Holiday weather score77
Daytime high12°12°
Sea12°12°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeMay, Jul – AugMay – Aug

Through the year

OctoberSæby 12°Frederikshavn 12°
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In October, Sæby ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Løkken13°37
  4. 4Randers13°37
  5. 5Jelling13°37
  6. 6Viborg13°36
  7. 7Silkeborg13°36
  8. 8Hillerød13°34
  9. 21SæbyThis page12°12°7
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Frequently asked questions about Sæby

When is the best time to visit Sæby?

The best time to visit Sæby is in May and 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 Sæby?

The sea temperature in Sæby ranges from 3.1 °C in February to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Sæby in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Sæby?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Sæby?

Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 87 mm. The driest month is March with 44 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Sæby get?

Sæby gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Sæby in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Sæby?

A nonstop flight from London to Sæby takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 960 km.

Which school holidays are best for Sæby?

Sæby has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 32) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 30, summer holidays 32, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 8.