AI-generatedSkjern at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 881 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Skjern
Skjern has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Skjern is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Skjern
The best time to visit Skjern is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is October with 105 mm.
Skjern through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Skjern in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Skjern in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Skjern in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Skjern in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5518:28
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 07:32–08:46 · evening 17:37–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:32 · evening 18:51–19:06
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 Skjern 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 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.4 h |
What is the weather like in Skjern in October?
In October, Skjern is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 105 mm. 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 Skjern.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min07:55 – 18:28
- 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
- 73 %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 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %17 %
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 Skjern
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Skjern: score 34 against 4. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 34better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 14° |
| Sea | 12.7° | 18.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 88 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Skjern month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January5° · Sea 4° · 1.5 h
In January, Skjern is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 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, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern.
Skjern in January9February5° · Sea 3° · 2.4 h
In February, Skjern is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern.
Skjern in February16March7° · Sea 4° · 4.4 h
In March, Skjern is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern.
Skjern in March23April12° · Sea 7° · 6.7 h
In April, Skjern is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern.
Skjern in April27May16° · Sea 11° · 8.2 h
In May, Skjern is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern.
Skjern in May26June18° · Sea 14° · 8.0 h
In June, Skjern is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 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 Skjern.
Skjern in June32July21° · Sea 17° · 8.0 h
In July, Skjern is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern – and yet one of the best months here.
Skjern in July34August21° · Sea 18° · 6.9 h
In August, Skjern is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern – and yet one of the best months here.
Skjern in August14September18° · Sea 16° · 5.0 h
In September, Skjern is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern.
Skjern in September4October13° · Sea 13° · 3.2 h
In October, Skjern is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 105 mm. 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 Skjern.
Skjern in October5November9° · Sea 9° · 1.7 h
In November, Skjern is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 78 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern.
Skjern in November5December6° · Sea 6° · 1.2 h
In December, Skjern is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 77 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Skjern.
Skjern in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Skjern
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | 5° | 1° | 4.0° | 1.5 h | 14 | 71 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 5° | 0° | 3.3° | 2.4 h | 12 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 7° | 1° | 4.2° | 4.4 h | 10 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 12° | 4° | 7.0° | 6.7 h | 11 | 47 |
| MayMay | 27 | 16° | 8° | 10.8° | 8.2 h | 11 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 18° | 11° | 14.3° | 8.0 h | 11 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 21° | 13° | 16.9° | 8.0 h | 14 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 21° | 14° | 18.1° | 6.9 h | 14 | 88 |
| SeptemberSep | 14 | 18° | 11° | 16.3° | 5.0 h | 13 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 13° | 8° | 12.7° | 3.2 h | 16 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 9° | 4° | 9.1° | 1.7 h | 15 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 6° | 2° | 6.0° | 1.2 h | 15 | 77 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Skjern
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 13.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Skjern ranges from 3.3 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to December 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 17.0 and 19.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.0° | 2.1° | 5.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.3° | 1.9° | 4.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.2° | 2.1° | 5.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.0° | 5.4° | 8.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.8° | 9.5° | 12.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.3° | 12.8° | 15.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.9° | 15.7° | 17.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 18.1° | 17.0° | 19.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.3° | 15.3° | 17.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 11.7° | 13.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.1° | 8.2° | 10.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.0° | 4.9° | 7.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Skjern
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 3.2 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Skjern, 30 % 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 Skjern: 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, Skjern has about 16 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Skjern
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 100 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 and clouds in Skjern
How breezy and how cloudy Skjern 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 Skjern 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Skjern: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 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 Skjern
Snow is possible in Skjern, 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 Skjern.
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 Skjern
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Skjern 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.
Skjern has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 14 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.
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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Skjern compared
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Skjern vs Ringkøbing
In October the holiday weather in Skjern and Ringkøbing is about equally good (score 4 vs 2). During the day it is about as warm in Ringkøbing as in Skjern. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Skjern | Ringkøbing |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 2 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 18 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Apr – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Skjern ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 28SkjernThis page13°13°4
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Frequently asked questions about Skjern
When is the best time to visit Skjern?
The best time to visit Skjern 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 Skjern?
The sea temperature in Skjern ranges from 3.3 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Skjern in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Skjern?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Skjern?
Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is October with 105 mm. The driest month is April with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Skjern get?
Skjern gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Skjern in?
Skjern is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Skjern?
A nonstop flight from London to Skjern takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Skjern?
Skjern has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 27, summer holidays 33, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 6.