AI-generatedSvendborg at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 627 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Svendborg
Svendborg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Svendborg is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Svendborg
The best time to visit Svendborg is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 70 mm of precipitation.
Svendborg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Svendborg in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Svendborg in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Svendborg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Svendborg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: 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
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4518:21
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 07:22–08:35 · evening 17:31–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:22 · evening 18:44–18:58
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 Svendborg 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 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Svendborg in October?
In October, Svendborg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:45 – 18:21
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %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 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %
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
Compare two months in Svendborg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Svendborg: score 42 against 12. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 12 | 42better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sea | 12.4° | 17.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 59 mmbetter | 70 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Svendborg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January4° · Sea 3° · 1.5 h
In January, Svendborg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in January12February4° · Sea 3° · 2.4 h
In February, Svendborg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in February18March6° · Sea 4° · 4.4 h
In March, Svendborg is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in March26April11° · Sea 6° · 7.3 h
In April, Svendborg is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in April29May15° · Sea 11° · 8.8 h
In May, Svendborg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °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 53 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in May30June19° · Sea 15° · 8.9 h
In June, Svendborg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °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 64 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in June42July21° · Sea 18° · 8.9 h
In July, Svendborg is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Svendborg – and yet one of the best months here.
Svendborg in July41August21° · Sea 18° · 7.6 h
In August, Svendborg is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Svendborg – and yet one of the best months here.
Svendborg in August21September18° · Sea 16° · 5.8 h
In September, Svendborg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in September12October13° · Sea 12° · 3.7 h
In October, Svendborg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in October10November9° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h
In November, Svendborg is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in November10December5° · Sea 5° · 1.2 h
In December, Svendborg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svendborg.
Svendborg in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Svendborg
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 January (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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 4° | 1° | 3.2° | 1.5 h | 11 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 4° | 1° | 2.6° | 2.4 h | 10 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 6° | 2° | 3.6° | 4.4 h | 9 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 11° | 5° | 6.0° | 7.3 h | 10 | 40 |
| MayMay | 29 | 15° | 9° | 11.0° | 8.8 h | 11 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 19° | 12° | 15.1° | 8.9 h | 11 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 21° | 15° | 17.6° | 8.9 h | 13 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 21° | 15° | 18.2° | 7.6 h | 11 | 66 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 18° | 12° | 16.0° | 5.8 h | 10 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 12 | 13° | 9° | 12.4° | 3.7 h | 12 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 9° | 5° | 8.8° | 1.8 h | 11 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 5° | 2° | 5.1° | 1.2 h | 11 | 49 |
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 in Svendborg
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.2 – 13.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Svendborg ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.2 °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 17.1 and 19.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.2° | 1.0° | 4.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.6° | 1.1° | 4.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.6° | 1.9° | 5.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.0° | 3.4° | 7.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.0° | 9.6° | 12.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.1° | 13.8° | 16.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.6° | 15.9° | 19.7° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.2° | 17.1° | 19.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.0° | 14.8° | 17.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.4° | 11.2° | 13.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.8° | 7.5° | 10.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.1° | 2.3° | 6.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Svendborg
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 3.7 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Svendborg, 35 % 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 in Svendborg: 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, Svendborg has about 12 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Svendborg
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 115 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 and clouds in Svendborg
How breezy and how cloudy Svendborg 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 Svendborg typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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 71 % of the sky over Svendborg: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 in Svendborg
Snow is possible in Svendborg, 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 Svendborg.
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 Svendborg
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Svendborg 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.
Svendborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 12
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 840 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.
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Svendborg vs Rudkøbing
In October the holiday weather in Svendborg and Rudkøbing is about equally good (score 12 vs 12). During the day it is about as warm in Rudkøbing as in Svendborg. The sea in Rudkøbing is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Svendborg | Rudkøbing |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 12 | 12 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Svendborg ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7SvendborgThis page13°12°12
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Frequently asked questions about Svendborg
When is the best time to visit Svendborg?
The best time to visit Svendborg 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 Svendborg?
The sea temperature in Svendborg ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Svendborg in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Svendborg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Svendborg?
The wettest month is July with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Svendborg get?
Svendborg gets around 1,900 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 Svendborg in?
Svendborg is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Svendborg?
A nonstop flight from London to Svendborg takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 840 km.
Which school holidays are best for Svendborg?
Svendborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 29, summer holidays 41, October half-term 12, Christmas holidays 10.