DenmarkWhat’s the climate like in Skagen?
The current climate in Skagen features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. 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, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Denmark? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Copenhagen, Billund, North Denmark, or explore other destinations in Denmark.
Best time to visit Skagen?
The best time to visit Skagen for mild to warm weather is June up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Skagen.
Climate Table of Skagen
The climate table of Skagen shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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
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 rainfall Skagen, Denmark, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall 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 centimeters 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 millimeters, 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 centimeters, 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
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Skagen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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