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Vejle

Sun, sea & sand

Vejle at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 21°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.7°
Sunshine a year
1,710 h
Rain a year
749 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
5 m

Climate in Vejle

Vejle 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 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Vejle is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

8

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 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 12°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:5018:25

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 07:27–08:42 · evening 17:33–18:48
Blue hour
Morning 07:13–07:27 · evening 18:48–19:02

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 Vejle in October?

In October, Vejle is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 34 min07:50 – 18:25
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
24 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+2Europe/Copenhagen

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %35 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Vejle

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

Sea in October12.2°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.2 – 13.2 °C

Swimming season: Never above 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.2°8 in 10 years 11.2° – 13.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Vejle ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 17.7 °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 16.6 and 19.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan2.8°0.1°4.9°cold
FebruaryFeb2.2°0.4°4.1°cold
MarchMar3.1°0.8°5.2°cold
AprilApr5.3°0.9°7.9°cold
MayMay10.8°9.4°12.1°cold
JuneJun14.6°13.1°15.9°cold
JulyJul16.8°14.9°18.4°cold
AugustAug17.7°16.6°19.2°fresh
SeptemberSep15.6°14.5°16.6°cold
OctoberOct12.2°11.2°13.2°cold
NovemberNov8.8°7.5°10.3°cold
DecemberDec4.5°0.6°6.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Vejle

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

Per year
1,710 hours
Sunniest month
May · 8.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.2 hDaylight 10.6 hShare of daylight 30 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Vejle, 30 % of the day.

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.

Sun protection

UV index in Vejle

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 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 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

Rain in Vejle: 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
749 mm on 140 days
Wettest month
Jul · 85 mm
Driest month
Mar · 46 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 73 mm

In October, Vejle has about 13 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Vejle

How breezy and how cloudy Vejle 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
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 25 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 24 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Vejle typically peaks at 24 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 gets there all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
70 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 60 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 79 %
OctoberCloud cover 73 %Sunshine 3.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Vejle: 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 Vejle

Snow is possible in Vejle, 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
11 days
Fresh snow a year
33 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

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  • possible
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OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Vejle.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Vejle

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 January (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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 8°Sea 12°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan94°0°2.8°1.5 h1257
FebruaryFeb114°0°2.2°2.2 h1052
MarchMar157°1°3.1°4.1 h1046
AprilApr2312°4°5.3°6.6 h1047
MayMay2616°8°10.8°8.0 h1161
JuneJun2619°11°14.6°7.9 h1175
JulyJul3321°13°16.8°7.9 h1385
AugustAug3321°14°17.7°6.8 h1377
SeptemberSep1617°11°15.6°4.9 h1263
OctoberOct813°8°12.2°3.2 h1373
NovemberNov98°4°8.8°1.7 h1255
DecemberDec85°1°4.5°1.1 h1259

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

55.71° N, 9.54° E · 5 m · Europe/Copenhagen

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Vejle

The best time to visit Vejle is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to December; the wettest month is July with 85 mm.

Vejle through the seasons

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

Vejle in spring

Mar – May

21

Poor

  • 7–16 °C by day
  • Sea 6 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Vejle in summer

Jun – Aug

31

Poor

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

Vejle in autumn

Sep – Nov

11

Poor

  • 8–17 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 3 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Vejle in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • 4–5 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Compare two months in Vejle

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

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Vejle: score 33 against 8. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Vejle
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score833better
Day high13°21°
Night low8°13°
Sea12.2°16.8°
Sunshine3.2 h7.9 hbetter
Rainy days1313
Rainfall73 mmbetter85 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jul – Aug, Oct – Dec

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Jan – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Vejle month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January4° · Sea 3° · 2 h

In January, Vejle is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 57 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in January
11February4° · Sea 2° · 2 h

In February, Vejle is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 2.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in February
15March7° · Sea 3° · 4 h

In March, Vejle is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in March
23April12° · Sea 5° · 7 h

In April, Vejle is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 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 Vejle.

Vejle in April
26May16° · Sea 11° · 8 h

In May, Vejle 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 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in May
26June19° · Sea 15° · 8 h

In June, Vejle is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in June
33July21° · Sea 17° · 8 h

In July, Vejle is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in July
33August21° · Sea 18° · 7 h

In August, Vejle is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in August
16September17° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In September, Vejle is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in September
8October13° · Sea 12° · 3 h

In October, Vejle is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in October
9November8° · Sea 9° · 2 h

In November, Vejle is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in November
8December5° · Sea 5° · 1 h

In December, Vejle is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vejle.

Vejle in December
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Vejle vs. Fredericia

In October the holiday weather in Vejle and Fredericia is about equally good (score 8 vs. 9). During the day it is about as warm in Fredericia as in Vejle. The sea is about equally warm.

Vejle vs. Fredericia, in October
in OctoberVejleFredericia
Holiday score89
Daytime high13°13°
Sea12°12°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1312
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberVejle 13°Fredericia 13°
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Ranking

Denmark in October: the best places

In October, Vejle ranks 9 of 19 destinations in this country.

  1. Odense13°12°39
  2. 2Aarhus12°12°35
  3. 3Copenhagen12°12°34
  4. 4Tønder13°33
  5. 5Roskilde12°12°11
  6. 6Fredericia13°12°9
  7. 7Kolding13°12°9
  8. 8Sønderborg13°13°9
  9. 9VejleThis page13°12°8
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Planning a trip to Vejle

Weather for your travel dates

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

Vejle 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.

Vejle has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    21

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    26

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    33

    PoorBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    8

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 3.2 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    9

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • Sea 4 °C
    • 1.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 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.

Frequently asked questions about Vejle

When is the best time to visit Vejle?

The best time to visit Vejle 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 Vejle?

The sea temperature in Vejle ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Vejle in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Vejle?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Vejle?

Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to December; the wettest month is July with 85 mm. The driest month is March with 46 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Vejle get?

Vejle gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Vejle in?

Vejle uses the time zone Europe/Copenhagen: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Vejle?

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

Which school holidays are best for Vejle?

Vejle has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 26, Summer holidays 33, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 9.

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