The best times to visit Ă…rhus for ideal weather are

May 28th to September 16th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Ă…rhus Travel Info

Weather in Ă…rhus

Temperature

Average temperatures in Ă…rhus vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 25th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Ă…rhus, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early July where highs are regularly around 72°F (22.2°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 53.7°F (12.1°C) at night.

Ă…rhus Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Ă…rhus Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Ă…rhus Perceived Temperature (F)

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Ă…rhus Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Ă…rhus Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 38.3 34.8 30.4
Feb 37.9 34 29.7
Mar 45.1 39 33.3
Apr 54.2 45.8 37.4
May 60.5 51.9 42.5
Jun 65.7 57.2 47.9
Jul 70.9 62.2 52.9
Aug 69.1 61.2 53.1
Sep 62.5 55.4 48.4
Oct 53.9 48.5 42.4
Nov 46.4 42.5 37.8
Dec 40 36.1 31.2

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 3.5 1.6 -0.9
Feb 3.3 1.1 -1.3
Mar 7.3 3.9 0.7
Apr 12.3 7.7 3
May 15.8 11.1 5.8
Jun 18.7 14 8.8
Jul 21.6 16.8 11.6
Aug 20.6 16.2 11.7
Sep 16.9 13 9.1
Oct 12.2 9.2 5.8
Nov 8 5.8 3.2
Dec 4.4 2.3 -0.4

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Ă…rhus are April, February, and then March. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid April. For example, on the week of April 16th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid October with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of October 15th.

When can you find snow in Ă…rhus? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Ă…rhus.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Ă…rhus (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 25% 0 2.3
Feb 14% 0 1.1
Mar 15% 0 1.3
Apr 9% 0 1
May 19% 0 2.1
Jun 21% 0 2.8
Jul 21% 0 2.8
Aug 27% 0 2.8
Sep 23% 0 2.7
Oct 26% 0 2.6
Nov 28% 0 2.4
Dec 22% 0 2.2

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 25 0 5.8
Feb 14 0 2.8
Mar 15 0 3.3
Apr 9 0 2.5
May 19 0 5.3
Jun 21 0 7.1
Jul 21 0 7.1
Aug 27 0 7.1
Sep 23 0 6.9
Oct 26 0 6.6
Nov 28 0 6.1
Dec 22 0 5.6

 

Humidity and Wind

Ă…rhus has some extremely humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is April (67.7% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (88.4%).

Wind in Ă…rhus is usually moderate. The windiest month is January, followed by February and March. January’s average wind speed of around 9.8 knots (11.3 MPH or 18.1 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid January where average top sustained speeds reach 15.7 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Ă…rhus.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 9.8 Gentle breeze 15 Significant breeze
Feb 9.1 Gentle breeze 14 Significant breeze
Mar 8.9 Gentle breeze 13.9 Significant breeze
Apr 7.4 Gentle breeze 12.4 Significant breeze
May 7 Gentle breeze 11.9 Significant breeze
Jun 6.6 Light breeze 10.9 Gentle breeze
Jul 6.4 Light breeze 11 Significant breeze
Aug 6.8 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze
Sep 7.2 Gentle breeze 11.9 Significant breeze
Oct 7.6 Gentle breeze 12.2 Significant breeze
Nov 8.6 Gentle breeze 13.7 Significant breeze
Dec 8.7 Gentle breeze 13.7 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 85.7%
Feb 83.7%
Mar 76.1%
Apr 67.7%
May 69%
Jun 70.2%
Jul 72.2%
Aug 75.4%
Sep 79.6%
Oct 83.5%
Nov 87.2%
Dec 88.4%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Ă…rhus?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for Denmark; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 24, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Ă…rhus, Denmark is June, followed by May and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Ă…rhus in October. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is slightly extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 56.5 in October means 56.5% of the tourists vs. June.

 

 

Overall Ă…rhus Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 64.3°F (17.9°C) and 42°F (5.6°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 3 to 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see moderate precipitation with 6 to 8 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Ă…rhus, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 65°F (18.3°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 7 to 9 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Århus to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 42°F (5.6°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 4 to 8 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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