Skagen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Skagen, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in August to a chilly 5°C (41°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 16°C (61°F) in August to 1°C (34°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Skagen receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 819 mm (32 in). The seasons in Skagen bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 45 mm (1.8 in) over 11 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Skagen Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Skagen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 92%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 86%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year