When is the best time to go to Roskilde?

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

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


Annual weather in Roskilde

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Roskilde for a specific month, scroll down below the table and choose a month from the tabs.

Month
January 34°F/38°F
2.3in
February 34°F/38°F
2in
March 38°F/45°F
1.9in
April 45°F/52°F
1.7in
May 52°F/59°F
3.1in
June 59°F/67°F
3in
July 63°F/70°F
3.6in
August 63°F/70°F
3.9in
September 58°F/65°F
2.4in
October 50°F/56°F
2.7in
November 45°F/49°F
2.3in
December 38°F/41°F
2.4in

Weather detail month by month in Roskilde




Weather and climate in Roskilde

Roskilde enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Roskilde is 54°F (ranging from 38°F in january to 70°F in july). Annual rainfall is 31.1in, with a minimum of 1.7in in april and a maximum of 3.9in in august.
  • Between january and march the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 43°F in average and it rains about 10% of the time in march.
  • In april the climate is bad. It is for example 52°F as maximum temperature in april and it rains about 9% of the time in april.
  • In the month of may the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 59°F as maximum temperature in may and it rains in may about 3.1in.
  • Between the months of june and july the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 86°F and, in july, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • In august the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 70°F and, in august, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • In september the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 65°F in average and it rains about 12% of the time in september.
  • Between october and november the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 49°F and, in november, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 41°F°C and it rains in december about 2.4in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Roskilde

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Roskilde: 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 Roskilde

Find out when Roskilde 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 Roskilde

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

Figure: Visitor index for Roskilde month by month



Best time for low prices in Roskilde

Average prices of hotels in Roskilde month by month

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

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