Skagen weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
What is the weather like in Skagen in August?
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.
August compared
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| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 22 |
| Day | 18° | 18° | 16° |
| Night | 15° | 16° | 13° |
| Sea | 17° | 18° | 16° |
| Sun | 10 h | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 11 | 12 | 11 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 15 h 25 min05:40 – 21:05
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 57 %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 %9 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in August
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Skagen in August: quick answers
Is Skagen hot in August?
No. In August, Skagen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 16 °C.
Can you swim in Skagen in August?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in August the sea averages just 17.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Skagen in August?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total.
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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)