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When is the best time to visit Aarhus?
In general the best time to visit Aarhus is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Aarhus in different months
This is the average weather in Aarhus for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 155 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 62 mm in August.
December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +34°F.
Climate in Aarhus
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Aarhus for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +52°F | +59°F | +66°F | +77°F | +81°F | +84°F | +91°F | +86°F | +79°F | +72°F | +61°F | +55°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +37°F | +37°F | +43°F | +50°F | +59°F | +64°F | +68°F | +68°F | +63°F | +54°F | +45°F | +39°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +3°F | 0°F | +7°F | +25°F | +30°F | +36°F | +43°F | +41°F | +32°F | +25°F | +16°F | +1°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 89 | 87 | 83 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 88 | 90 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 31 | 22 | 31 | 34 | 49 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 53 | 59 | 43 | 38 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 17 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Aarhus during the whole year:
The hottest month in Aarhus is August with average maximum temperature going up to +68°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +30°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Aarhus looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Aarhus is December with average humidity going up to 90%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Aarhus during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 49 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 18 rainy days and 62 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Aarhus during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 7 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aarhus:
What is the hottest month in Aarhus?
The hottest month in Aarhus is August with average maximum temperature of +68°F.
What is the coldest month in Aarhus?
The coldest month in Aarhus is January with minimum temperatures of +30°F.
Is Aarhus worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Aarhus could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Aarhus?
if you're looking to visit Aarhus when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, October, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 22 mm of rain.
Other cities in Denmark
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Monthly weather in Aarhus
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aarhus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.