Skagen at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 746 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Skagen
Skagen has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while February is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Skagen is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
What is the weather like in Skagen in October?
In October, Skagen is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 27 min07:50 – 18:17
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Copenhagen
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %27 %
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 Skagen
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.0 – 13.4 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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The sea temperature in Skagen ranges from 3.6 °C in February to 17.6 °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. From October to February 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 16.6 and 18.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.5° | 2.1° | 5.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.6° | 2.3° | 5.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.1° | 1.7° | 5.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.7° | 5.7° | 7.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.6° | 9.7° | 12.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.3° | 12.9° | 15.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.9° | 15.3° | 18.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.6° | 16.6° | 18.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.6° | 14.6° | 16.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.3° | 11.0° | 13.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.3° | 8.1° | 10.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.3° | 4.1° | 8.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Skagen
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 4.2 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Skagen, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Skagen: 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, Skagen has about 14 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 8 | 4° | 1° | 4.5° | 2.6 h | 12 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 3° | 1° | 3.6° | 3.8 h | 10 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 5° | 2° | 4.1° | 6.1 h | 9 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 8° | 5° | 6.7° | 8.6 h | 8 | 43 |
| MayMay | 31 | 13° | 9° | 10.6° | 9.9 h | 11 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 16° | 13° | 14.3° | 10.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 30 | 18° | 15° | 16.9° | 10.0 h | 11 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 28 | 18° | 16° | 17.6° | 8.3 h | 12 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 16° | 13° | 15.6° | 6.5 h | 11 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 12° | 10° | 12.3° | 4.2 h | 14 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 8° | 6° | 9.3° | 2.6 h | 13 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 5° | 3° | 6.3° | 2.1 h | 14 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
57.72° N, 10.58° E · 3 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Best time to visit Skagen
The best time to visit Skagen is from April to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 88 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Skagen for you.
Your best months: April – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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
Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Skagen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January4° · Sea 5° · 3 h
In January, Skagen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 63 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in January14February3° · Sea 4° · 4 h
In February, Skagen is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 49 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in February24March5° · Sea 4° · 6 h
In March, Skagen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in March33April8° · Sea 7° · 9 h
In April, Skagen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in April31May13° · Sea 11° · 10 h
In May, Skagen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in May31June16° · Sea 14° · 10 h
In June, Skagen is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in June30July18° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In July, Skagen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in July28August18° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In August, Skagen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in August22September16° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In September, Skagen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in September9October12° · Sea 12° · 4 h
In October, Skagen is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in October7November8° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In November, Skagen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in November6December5° · Sea 6° · 2 h
In December, Skagen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skagen.
Skagen in DecemberPlanning a trip to Skagen
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 990 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Skagen
When is the best time to visit Skagen?
The best time to visit Skagen is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Skagen?
The sea temperature in Skagen ranges from 3.6 °C in February to 17.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Skagen in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Skagen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Skagen?
Rain is most frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 88 mm. The driest month is March with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Skagen get?
Skagen gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Skagen in?
Skagen uses the time zone Europe/Copenhagen: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Skagen?
A nonstop flight from London to Skagen takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 990 km.
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