When is the best time to go to Aarhus?

When is the best time to go to Aarhus? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Aarhus are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are July and August
  • The best months for swimming are July and August


Annual weather in Aarhus

For full information about the climate and weather in Aarhus a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 36°F/40°F
2in
February 34°F/40°F
1.8in
March 38°F/45°F
1.7in
April 43°F/52°F
1.7in
May 52°F/59°F
2.6in
June 58°F/67°F
2.6in
July 63°F/70°F
3.7in
August 61°F/70°F
3.2in
September 56°F/65°F
2in
October 50°F/56°F
2.9in
November 45°F/49°F
2.2in
December 40°F/41°F
2.3in


Weather and climate in Aarhus

Aarhus enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Aarhus is 54°F (ranging from 40°F in january to 70°F in july). Annual rainfall is 28.5in, with a minimum of 1.7in in april and a maximum of 3.7in in july.
  • From january to march the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 40°F and it rains about 1.7in each month.
  • In april the climate is not good. In average, on the morning it is 43°F and it rains in april about 1.7in.
  • In the month of may the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 59°F and it rains about 2.6in each month.
  • From june to july the climate is good. The temperature rises to 70°F and it rains about 17% of the time in july.
  • In august the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 70°F.
  • In september the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 63°F in average and it rains in september about 2in.
  • From october to november the climate is not good. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and it rains in november about 2.2in.
  • In the month of december the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 41°F in average and it rains about 11% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Aarhus

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Aarhus: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Aarhus

Find out when Aarhus has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Aarhus

  • Very low season in Aarhus
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and December.
  • Low season in Aarhus
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, October and November.
  • High season in Aarhus
    The number of visitors to Aarhus is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Aarhus
    The largest number of tourists visiting Aarhus is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Aarhus month by month



Best time for low prices in Aarhus

Average prices of hotels in Aarhus month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Aarhus. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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