AI-generatedTønder at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,620 h
- Rain a year
- 875 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Tønder
Tønder has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year, Tønder is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
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°
07:5218:29
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 07:29–08:42 · evening 17:38–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:29 · evening 18:51–19:05
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.
What is the weather like in Tønder in October?
In October, Tønder is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tønder.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:52 – 18:29
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Copenhagen
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %21 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Tønder
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 3.1 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Tønder, 29 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Tønder
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 it, 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.
Rain in Tønder: 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, Tønder has about 15 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tønder
How breezy and how cloudy Tønder 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 Tønder typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Tønder: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 Tønder
Snow is possible in Tønder, 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 Tønder.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tønder
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) in 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 4° | 1° | 1.5 h | 14 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 5° | 1° | 2.2 h | 11 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 7° | 2° | 3.9 h | 11 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 11° | 4° | 6.3 h | 10 | 45 |
| MayMay | 70 | 15° | 9° | 7.5 h | 11 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 18° | 12° | 7.3 h | 11 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 20° | 14° | 7.2 h | 14 | 90 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 20° | 15° | 6.4 h | 14 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 17° | 12° | 4.8 h | 13 | 83 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 13° | 9° | 3.1 h | 15 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 8° | 5° | 1.7 h | 14 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | 2° | 1.2 h | 15 | 77 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
54.93° N, 8.87° E · 3 m · Europe/Copenhagen
Best time to visit Tønder
The best time to visit Tønder is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 97 mm.
Tønder through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tønder in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–15 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Tønder in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Tønder in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–17 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Tønder in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tønder for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tønder
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Tønder: score 78 against 33. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 33 | 78better |
| Day high | 13° | 18° |
| Night low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 97 mm | 72 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Tønder month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January4° · 2 h
In January, Tønder is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 72 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in January14February5° · 2 h
In February, Tønder is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in February19March7° · 4 h
In March, Tønder is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in March46April11° · 6 h
In April, Tønder is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in April70May15° · 8 h
In May, Tønder is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in May78June18° · 7 h
In June, Tønder is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in June73July20° · 7 h
In July, Tønder is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in July70August20° · 6 h
In August, Tønder is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in August67September17° · 5 h
In September, Tønder is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in September33October13° · 3 h
In October, Tønder is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in October9November8° · 2 h
In November, Tønder is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tønder.
Tønder in November8December5° · 1 h
In December, Tønder is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 77 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tønder.
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Tønder vs. Westerland
In October the holiday weather in Tønder and Westerland is about equally good (score 33 vs. 30). During the day it is about as warm in Westerland as in Tønder.
| in October | Tønder | Westerland |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 33 | 30 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | – | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 17 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Aug |
Through the year
Denmark in October: the best places
In October, Tønder ranks 4 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Odense13°12°39
- 2Aarhus12°12°35
- 3Copenhagen12°12°34
- 4TønderThis page13°33
- 5Roskilde12°12°11
- 6Sønderborg13°13°9
- 7Kolding13°12°9
- 8Fredericia13°12°9
Planning a trip to Tønder
Weather for your travel dates
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Tønder 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.
Tønder has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 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
- 730 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.
Frequently asked questions about Tønder
When is the best time to visit Tønder?
The best time to visit Tønder is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tønder?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Tønder?
Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 97 mm. The driest month is April with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tønder get?
Tønder gets around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tønder in?
Tønder uses the time zone Europe/Copenhagen: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tønder?
A nonstop flight from London to Tønder takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 730 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tønder?
Tønder has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 71, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 8.
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