Esbjerg, Denmark experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Esbjerg, Denmark Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Esbjerg, Denmark. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.5/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 12°C / 8°C
Feels Like 9°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 75 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 26 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 5 days
Hottest Month
20°C
August
Avg Low15°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High5°C
Rain15days
Driest Month
10days
May
Avg High15°C
Avg Low9°C
Windiest Month
30 km/h
January (Gusts 51)
Sea Temperature
3°C – 19°C
Warmest water: July (
19°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:45
Daylight 17.4h
Sunset 22:11
Live conditions—
Esbjerg on the map · live conditions
Esbjerg, Denmark
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Denmark
- City
- Esbjerg
- Population
- 71.7K
- Coordinates
- 55.47°, 8.45°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 13 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 15 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 5°C / 2°C . Feb: 5°C / 2°C . Mar: 7°C / 2°C . Apr: 11°C / 5°C . May: 15°C / 9°C . Jun: 18°C / 13°C . Jul: 19°C / 14°C . Aug: 20°C / 15°C . Sep: 18°C / 13°C . Oct: 13°C / 10°C . Nov: 8°C / 5°C . Dec: 6°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 74 mm. Feb: 72 mm. Mar: 51 mm. Apr: 53 mm. May: 57 mm. Jun: 73 mm. Jul: 93 mm. Aug: 82 mm. Sep: 98 mm. Oct: 101 mm. Nov: 76 mm. Dec: 74 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 86%. Feb: 83%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 75%. May: 75%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 78%. Aug: 78%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 85%. Dec: 88%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 30 km/h . Feb: 29 km/h . Mar: 26 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 23 km/h . Jun: 23 km/h . Jul: 24 km/h . Aug: 23 km/h . Sep: 24 km/h . Oct: 29 km/h . Nov: 27 km/h . Dec: 28 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 2h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 3°C . Feb: 4°C . Mar: 5°C . Apr: 9°C . May: 14°C . Jun: 17°C . Jul: 19°C . Aug: 19°C . Sep: 18°C . Oct: 13°C . Nov: 9°C . Dec: 5°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 5 days. Feb: 3 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 2 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 11 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 20°C | Aug · 20°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 1°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | Sep 2025 · 141 mm | Oct · 101 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 30 km/h | Jan · 30 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Good July best
Good August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 2°C | 0°C / -4°C | 15days (74 mm) Wet | 3.1h Poor | 86% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 5°C / 2°C | 0°C / -4°C | 12days (72 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 83% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / 2°C | 3°C / -2°C | 11days (51 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 81% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 5°C | 7°C / 0°C | 11days (53 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 15°C / 9°C | 13°C / 6°C | 10days (57 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 18°C / 13°C | 17°C / 11°C | 11days (73 mm) Wet | 12.5h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 19°C / 14°C | 18°C / 12°C | 15days (93 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 78% Humid | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 20°C / 15°C | 19°C / 13°C | 14days (82 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 78% Humid | 4.9 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 18°C / 13°C | 16°C / 11°C | 14days (98 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 80% Humid | 3.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 13°C / 10°C | 10°C / 6°C | 17days (101 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | 8°C / 5°C | 5°C / 1°C | 15days (76 mm) Wet | 3.1h Poor | 85% Humid | 0.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 6°C / 3°C | 2°C / -2°C | 15days (74 mm) Wet | 2.2h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Esbjerg are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Esbjerg, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Esbjerg is August, with average daytime highs of 20°C (67°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Esbjerg is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Esbjerg is October, averaging 101mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Esbjerg runs through October, January, July, November, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Esbjerg.
Esbjerg receives approximately 93 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Esbjerg.
The least favorable months to visit Esbjerg are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Esbjerg is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Esbjerg is 81%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 11°C (52°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Esbjerg receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 5 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Esbjerg are 26 km/h (16 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 30 km/h (19 mph) (gusts up to 51 km/h / 32 mph).
Esbjerg averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 68%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Esbjerg is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Esbjerg has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Esbjerg ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 9°C (48°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Esbjerg. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Esbjerg, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 18°C (65°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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