What’s the climate like in Skagen?
The current climate of Skagen features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Skagen in recent years was 28°C in September 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2018.
On average, Skagen gets 748 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 45 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 Skagen?
The best time to visit Skagen for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Skagen.
Climate Table of Skagen
The climate table of Skagen 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) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 56 | 52 | 68 | 59 | 44 | 44 | 100 | 64 | 77 | 78 | 58 | 48 |
| Snow (cm) | 8,5 | 15 | 13 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,3 | 4,5 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 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: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January, February and March
- Precipitation*: 748 mm per year, averaging 62 mm per month
- Snowfall: 45 cm per year
- Driest months: 44 mm in May, June and 48 mm in December
- Wettest months: 100 mm in July, 78 mm in October and 77 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Skagen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Skagen, 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 Skagen
This graph shows how much precipitation Skagen, 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 Skagen
This graph shows how much snow Skagen, 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 Skagen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Skagen, Denmark. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Skagen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Skagen, 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 Skagen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Skagen, 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 Skagen
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Skagen, 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 Skagen by Month
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