Climate - Esbjerg (Denmark)
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The climate of Esbjerg is sub-oceanic, with cold winters and mild summers.
The city is located in the west of Denmark, in the Jutland peninsula, on the North Sea coast. In front of the city lies the island of Fanø.
Given the latitude (55°28'N), the white nights, in which the sun sets but it does not get completely dark even at midnight, occur from June 5 to July 7.
Although the winter is not very cold for the latitude, it is often humid, windy and rainy. Snow is quite frequent, although generally not abundant. Even in spring, until April or the first half of May, there is often cold and unstable weather.
Occasionally, there may be cold waves in winter, in which the temperature can drop below -15 °C (5 °F). The coldest record is -22 °C (-7.6 °F) and was set in January 1942.
In summer, short hot periods are possible. The temperature reached 34 °C (93 °F) in July 2018.
Best Time
The best time to visit Esbjerg is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, you must take into account some rainy days and a bit of cold at night.
Esbjerg - Climate data
The average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 2.0 °C (35.6 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Esbjerg - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 0 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 32 | 39 | 35.7 |
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| February | -0.2 | 4.2 | 2 | 32 | 40 | 35.6 |
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| March | 1.1 | 7.1 | 4.1 | 34 | 45 | 39.3 |
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| April | 4.2 | 12.1 | 8.1 | 40 | 54 | 46.7 |
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| May | 8 | 16.4 | 12.2 | 46 | 61 | 53.9 |
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| June | 11.3 | 19 | 15.2 | 52 | 66 | 59.3 |
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| July | 13.7 | 21.5 | 17.6 | 57 | 71 | 63.7 |
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| August | 14 | 21.7 | 17.8 | 57 | 71 | 64.1 |
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| September | 11.2 | 18.1 | 14.7 | 52 | 65 | 58.4 |
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| October | 7.2 | 13.1 | 10.2 | 45 | 56 | 50.3 |
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| November | 3.8 | 8.3 | 6.1 | 39 | 47 | 42.9 |
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| December | 1.3 | 5.5 | 3.4 | 34 | 42 | 38.1 |
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| Year | 6.3 | 12.7 | 9.45 | 43.4 | 54.8 | 49 |
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Precipitation amounts to 805 millimeters (31.7 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest month (April) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.Esbjerg - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 70 | 2.8 | 13 |
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| February | 55 | 2.2 | 11 |
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| March | 50 | 2 | 10 |
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| April | 35 | 1.4 | 8 |
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| May | 40 | 1.6 | 8 |
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| June | 55 | 2.2 | 9 |
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| July | 65 | 2.6 | 10 |
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| August | 85 | 3.3 | 12 |
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| September | 90 | 3.5 | 11 |
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| October | 95 | 3.7 | 14 |
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| November | 85 | 3.3 | 14 |
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| December | 80 | 3.1 | 14 |
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| Year | 805 | 31.7 | 134 |
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The sea temperature ranges from 4.5 °C (40 °F) in February to 17.5 °C (64 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.Esbjerg - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 5.5 | 42 | February | 4.5 | 40 | March | 5 | 41 | April | 7 | 44 | May | 10.5 | 51 | June | 14 | 57 | July | 16.5 | 62 | August | 17.5 | 64 | September | 16 | 61 | October | 13.5 | 56 | November | 10.5 | 51 | December | 7.5 | 45 | Year | 10.6 | 51.2 |
Esbjerg - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 2.0 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of 0 °C (32 °F) and a maximum of 4.1 °C (39.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (18 °F). However, it dropped to -15.5 °C (4.1 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 11 °C (51.8 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 2.0 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) and a maximum of 4.2 °C (39.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -16.3 °C (2.7 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.1 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 1.1 °C (33.9 °F) and a maximum of 7.1 °C (44.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -12.5 °C (9.5 °F) in March 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (40.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8.1 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 4.2 °C (39.5 °F) and a maximum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -6.9 °C (19.6 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) in April 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (44.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -1.8 °C (28.8 °F) in May 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 28.9 °C (84 °F) in May 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) in June 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.5 °C (43.7 °F) in July 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 33.9 °C (93 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.1 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (45 °F) and a maximum of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.1 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 3.8 °C (38.9 °F) and a maximum of 8.3 °C (47 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.6 °C (20.1 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in November 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.4 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) and a maximum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22 °F). However, it dropped to -13.9 °C (7 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it reached 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
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