AI-generatedSvaneke at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,110 h
- Rain a year
- 634 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Svaneke
Svaneke has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, Svaneke is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Svaneke
The best time to visit Svaneke 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 June to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 74 mm.
Svaneke through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Svaneke in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–13 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Svaneke in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 17–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Svaneke in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Svaneke in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 37 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
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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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2718:03
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 07:04–08:17 · evening 17:13–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:50–07:04 · evening 18:26–18:40
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 Svaneke 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 | 11° | 7° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Svaneke in October?
In October, Svaneke is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 36 min07:27 – 18:03
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 39 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 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %34 %
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 Svaneke
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 Svaneke: score 44 against 10. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 44better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 16° |
| Sea | 12.7° | 18.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 67 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Svaneke month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January4° · Sea 5° · 1.5 h
In January, Svaneke is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 41 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke in January11February4° · Sea 3° · 2.6 h
In February, Svaneke is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 40 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke in February20March5° · Sea 3° · 4.8 h
In March, Svaneke is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke in March33April8° · Sea 5° · 7.9 h
In April, Svaneke is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke in April35May13° · Sea 9° · 9.7 h
In May, Svaneke is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke in May34June17° · Sea 14° · 10.4 h
In June, Svaneke is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke in June40July20° · Sea 17° · 10.2 h
In July, Svaneke 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. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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 31 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Svaneke – and yet one of the best months here.
Svaneke in July44August21° · Sea 18° · 8.7 h
In August, Svaneke is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Svaneke – and yet one of the best months here.
Svaneke in August24September17° · Sea 16° · 6.7 h
In September, Svaneke is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 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 35 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke in September10October13° · Sea 13° · 3.9 h
In October, Svaneke is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke in October5November9° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h
In November, Svaneke is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 71 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke in November5December6° · Sea 7° · 1.1 h
In December, Svaneke is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 63 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 41 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svaneke.
Svaneke 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 Svaneke
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 (16°). 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 4° | 1° | 4.6° | 1.5 h | 12 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 4° | 1° | 3.4° | 2.6 h | 10 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 5° | 2° | 3.4° | 4.8 h | 9 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 8° | 4° | 4.9° | 7.9 h | 6 | 27 |
| MayMay | 35 | 13° | 8° | 8.5° | 9.7 h | 7 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 34 | 17° | 12° | 13.6° | 10.4 h | 8 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 20° | 15° | 17.1° | 10.2 h | 10 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 21° | 16° | 18.4° | 8.7 h | 11 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 17° | 13° | 16.4° | 6.7 h | 10 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 13° | 9° | 12.7° | 3.9 h | 13 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 9° | 5° | 9.4° | 1.8 h | 15 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 6° | 2° | 6.6° | 1.1 h | 14 | 63 |
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 Svaneke
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.5 – 14.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Svaneke ranges from 3.4 °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.
From November to January 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 19.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.6° | 3.4° | 6.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.4° | 2.2° | 4.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.4° | 1.9° | 4.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 4.9° | 3.5° | 6.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.5° | 7.2° | 10.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.6° | 12.2° | 15.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.1° | 15.1° | 19.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.4° | 17.0° | 19.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.4° | 14.7° | 17.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 11.5° | 14.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.4° | 8.4° | 10.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.6° | 5.7° | 7.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Svaneke
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 3.9 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Svaneke, 37 % 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 Svaneke: 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, Svaneke has about 13 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Svaneke
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 95 min
- Fair skin
- about 120 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 Svaneke
How breezy and how cloudy Svaneke 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 Svaneke typically peaks at 39 km/h during the day: Beaufort 6, strong 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 69 % of the sky over Svaneke: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Svaneke
Snow is possible in Svaneke, 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 Svaneke.
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 Svaneke
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Svaneke 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.
Svaneke has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °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 50 min
- Distance
- 1,110 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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Svaneke vs Nexø
In October the holiday weather in Svaneke and Nexø is about equally good (score 10 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Nexø as in Svaneke. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Svaneke | Nexø |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Svaneke ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Roskilde13°12°12
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- 8Rudkøbing13°13°12
- 16SvanekeThis page13°13°10
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Frequently asked questions about Svaneke
When is the best time to visit Svaneke?
The best time to visit Svaneke 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 Svaneke?
The sea temperature in Svaneke ranges from 3.4 °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 Svaneke 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 Svaneke?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 16 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Svaneke?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 74 mm. The driest month is April with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Svaneke get?
Svaneke gets around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Svaneke in?
Svaneke is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Svaneke?
A nonstop flight from London to Svaneke takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Svaneke?
Svaneke has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 35, summer holidays 43, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 7.