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Thyborøn weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Thyborøn at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 21°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.5°
Sunshine a year
1,770 h
Rain a year
791 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
2 m

Climate in Thyborøn

Thyborøn 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 5 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Thyborøn is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Thyborøn

The best time to visit Thyborøn is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.5 °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 86 mm.

Thyborøn through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Thyborøn in spring

Mar – May

22

Poor

  • 8–16 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Thyborøn in summer

Jun – Aug

34

Poor

  • 19–21 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7.8 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Thyborøn in autumn

Sep – Nov

10

Poor

  • 9–18 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 3.4 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Thyborøn in winter

Dec – Feb

8

Poor

  • 5–6 °C by day
  • Sea 6 °C
  • 1.7 h of sun a day
  • 36 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 – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Thyborøn for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

7

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:5718:28

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 07:34–08:50 · evening 17:35–18:52
Blue hour
Morning 07:19–07:34 · evening 18:52–19:06

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 Thyborøn compared with home

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 15° to 12°. The days get 2.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°11°
Night-time low9°6°
Sea15°12°
Daylight11.6 h9.3 h

What is the weather like in Thyborøn in October?

In October, Thyborøn is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 31 min07:57 – 18:28
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
27 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 %5 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %30 %

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 Thyborøn

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Thyborøn: score 38 against 7. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Thyborøn
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score738better
Daytime high13°21°
Night-time low7°13°
Sea13.3°16.1°
Sunshine3.3 h8.2 hbetter
Rainy days1413better
Rainfall86 mm78 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Thyborøn month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

8January5° · Sea 5° · 1.6 h

In January, Thyborøn is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in January
10February5° · Sea 4° · 2.5 h

In February, Thyborøn is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in February
17March8° · Sea 5° · 4.4 h

In March, Thyborøn is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °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 45 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in March
23April12° · Sea 7° · 6.6 h

In April, Thyborøn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in April
27May16° · Sea 10° · 8.3 h

In May, Thyborøn is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 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 Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in May
28June19° · Sea 14° · 8.2 h

In June, Thyborøn is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in June
38July21° · Sea 16° · 8.2 h

In July, Thyborøn is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn – and yet one of the best months here.

Thyborøn in July
35August21° · Sea 18° · 7.0 h

In August, Thyborøn is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn – and yet one of the best months here.

Thyborøn in August
15September18° · Sea 16° · 5.1 h

In September, Thyborøn is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in September
7October13° · Sea 13° · 3.3 h

In October, Thyborøn is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in October
7November9° · Sea 10° · 1.7 h

In November, Thyborøn is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in November
7December6° · Sea 7° · 1.1 h

In December, Thyborøn is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thyborøn.

Thyborøn in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Thyborøn

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°

ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 13°Night 7°Sea 13°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan85°0°5.4°1.6 h1266
FebruaryFeb105°0°4.3°2.5 h1156
MarchMar178°1°4.6°4.4 h1045
AprilApr2312°4°6.7°6.6 h1047
MayMay2716°7°10.0°8.3 h1157
JuneJun2819°11°13.5°8.2 h1066
JulyJul3821°13°16.1°8.2 h1378
AugustAug3521°13°17.5°7.0 h1381
SeptemberSep1518°11°16.1°5.1 h1276
OctoberOct713°7°13.3°3.3 h1486
NovemberNov79°4°10.2°1.7 h1366
DecemberDec76°1°7.3°1.1 h1366

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Thyborøn

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October13.3°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 12.1 – 14.4 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 13.3°8 in 10 years 12.1° – 14.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Thyborøn ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 17.5 °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 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 16.3 and 18.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan5.4°3.7°6.6°cold
FebruaryFeb4.3°2.7°5.7°cold
MarchMar4.6°3.1°5.9°cold
AprilApr6.7°4.8°8.0°cold
MayMay10.0°8.8°11.6°cold
JuneJun13.5°11.9°15.1°cold
JulyJul16.1°14.8°17.3°cold
AugustAug17.5°16.3°18.4°fresh
SeptemberSep16.1°15.1°17.0°cold
OctoberOct13.3°12.1°14.4°cold
NovemberNov10.2°8.7°11.4°cold
DecemberDec7.3°5.5°8.8°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Thyborøn

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,770 hours
Sunniest month
May · 8.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.3 hDaylight 10.5 hShare of daylight 31 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.3 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Thyborøn, 31 % 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

Rain in Thyborøn: 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.

Per year
791 mm on 142 days
Wettest month
Oct · 86 mm
Driest month
Mar · 45 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 86 mm

In October, Thyborøn has about 14 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Thyborøn

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 110 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Thyborøn

How breezy and how cloudy Thyborøn 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.

Year average
26 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 29 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 23 km/h
OctoberWind 27 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Thyborøn typically peaks at 27 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.

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 58 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Thyborøn: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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

Snow in Thyborøn

Snow is possible in Thyborøn, 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 days a year
7 days
Fresh snow a year
30 cm
Snow possible
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Thyborøn.

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 Thyborøn

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Thyborøn 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.

Thyborøn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    21

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    27

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    36

    PoorBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    7

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 1.4 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 30 min
Distance
810 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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Thyborøn vs Lemvig

In October the holiday weather in Thyborøn and Lemvig is about equally good (score 7 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Lemvig as in Thyborøn. The sea is about equally warm.

Thyborøn vs Lemvig, in October
in OctoberThyborønLemvig
Holiday weather score76
Daytime high13°13°
Sea13°13°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

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OctoberThyborøn 13°Lemvig 13°
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In October, Thyborøn ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Thyborøn

When is the best time to visit Thyborøn?

The best time to visit Thyborøn 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 Thyborøn?

The sea temperature in Thyborøn ranges from 4.3 °C in February to 17.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Thyborøn in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Thyborøn?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.

When does it rain most in Thyborøn?

Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is October with 86 mm. The driest month is March with 45 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Thyborøn get?

Thyborøn gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Thyborøn in?

Thyborøn is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Thyborøn?

A nonstop flight from London to Thyborøn takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.

Which school holidays are best for Thyborøn?

Thyborøn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 27, summer holidays 36, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 8.