City in Central Denmark Region, Denmark
Aarhus weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Aarhus
May–Sep has long days and open-air events. Winter is dark, damp and quiet; the Aarhus Festuge arts festival runs in late Aug–early Sep.
Aarhus weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan3°65 mm
- Feb3°52 mm
- Mar6°47 mm
- Apr11°44 mm
- May16°55 mm
- Jun19°73 mm
- Jul21°82 mm
- Aug20°86 mm
- Sep17°69 mm
- Oct12°85 mm
- Nov8°73 mm
- Dec4°67 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | -1°C31°F | 65 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| February | 3°C37°F | -1°C30°F | 52 mm | 92% | Cold |
| March | 6°C42°F | 0°C32°F | 47 mm | 89% | Cold |
| April | 11°C51°F | 3°C38°F | 44 mm | 84% | Cold |
| May | 16°C60°F | 7°C45°F | 55 mm | 81% | Cool |
| June | 19°C66°F | 11°C52°F | 73 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| July | 21°C70°F | 13°C56°F | 82 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| August | 20°C69°F | 13°C56°F | 86 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| September | 17°C63°F | 10°C51°F | 69 mm | 86% | Cool |
| October | 12°C54°F | 7°C45°F | 85 mm | 90% | Cool |
| November | 8°C46°F | 4°C39°F | 73 mm | 93% | Cold |
| December | 4°C40°F | 1°C34°F | 67 mm | 95% | Cold |
Best months across Denmark
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | May–Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Aarhus | May–Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Odense | May–Sep | Jul (21°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Aarhus?
May–Sep. May–Sep has long days and open-air events. Winter is dark, damp and quiet; the Aarhus Festuge arts festival runs in late Aug–early Sep.
When is the rainy season in Aarhus?
Rain peaks in August with about 86 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Aarhus?
July, with average highs of 21°C (70°F).
How cold does Aarhus get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging -1°C (30°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.