What’s the climate like in Aarhus?
The current climate of Aarhus features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Aarhus in recent years was 31°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in February 2018.
On average, Aarhus gets 752 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 12 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Denmark? Check out the weather and climate in places like Copenhagen, Billund, North Denmark, or have a look at other destinations in Denmark.
Best time to visit Aarhus?
The best time to visit Aarhus for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Aarhus. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Aarhus
The climate table of Aarhus shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 51 | 40 | 36 | 50 | 54 | 82 | 85 | 71 | 96 | 58 | 65 |
| Snow (cm) | 3,6 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 2,2 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 752 mm per year, averaging 63 mm per month
- Snowfall: 12 cm per year
- Driest months: 36 mm in April, 40 mm in March and 50 mm in May
- Wettest months: 96 mm in October, 85 mm in August and 82 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Aarhus
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Aarhus, Denmark. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Aarhus
This graph shows how much precipitation Aarhus, Denmark, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Aarhus
This graph shows how much snow Aarhus, Denmark, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Aarhus
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Aarhus, Denmark. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Aarhus
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Aarhus, Denmark. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Aarhus
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Aarhus, Denmark, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Aarhus
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Aarhus, Denmark, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Aarhus by Month
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