DenmarkThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Skagen, Denmark.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
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.
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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.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Skagen, Denmark. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Skagen
Yearly Temperature in Skagen
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Skagen, Denmark. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Skagen
Total Yearly Precipitation in Skagen
Average Snowfall per Month in Skagen
Total Yearly Snowfall in Skagen
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Skagen
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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.