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Frederikshavn
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North Denmark, Denmark

Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn is a town in North Denmark, Denmark, close to the sea. It has a population of about 23,501 (2017). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population23,501
Local time17:37
57.44° N, 10.54° EElevation 8 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9900
The year in Frederikshavnweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec29October
October: high / low12° / 9°
Rain this month90mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Frederikshavn at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in August

Coolest month1°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthOctober

90 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

40 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 8.9 km

Weather in Frederikshavn

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
12°C

Cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct13°10°5.8 mm
Fri23 Oct12°8°0.6 mm
Sat24 Oct12°10°5.9 mm
Sun25 Oct12°9°13.2 mm
Mon26 Oct12°9°9.2 mm
Tue27 Oct14°9°
Wed28 Oct14°12°7.8 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°
Fri30 Oct11°8°
Sat31 Oct12°10°

When to go to Frederikshavn

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score152327334361696656291716
High4°3°5°8°13°16°19°19°16°12°8°6°
Low1°1°2°5°9°13°16°16°13°9°6°3°
Rain (mm)654450405268667576906962
Wet days15111091212131614161616
Sea4°3°4°7°11°14°17°18°15°12°9°6°

What's on in Frederikshavn

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Frederikshavn

All monuments

More museums: Bunkermuseet · Kystmuseet Bangsbo Fort - Bunker Museum

Outdoors around Frederikshavn

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Frederikshavn Golf KlubGolf courses
1.1 km
FunHouseTheme parks
2.6 km
Nordstrand - TopCampCamp sites
2.7 km
CloostårnetViewpoints · 100 m
2.9 km
Svalereden Camping & HyttebyCamp sites
3.2 km
PikkerbakkenViewpoints · 71 m
3.2 km

Nature around Frederikshavn

Nature in Denmark

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Denmark seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Frederikshavn

Eclipses and meteor showers

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 3 · 0 km

Fossils in Denmark
Quaternary · 3

Towns and villages around Frederikshavn

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Frederikshavn from above

Postal code

9900

Getting to Frederikshavn

Aalborg AirportAAL
56 km
Göteborg Landvetter AirportGOT
107 km
Aarhus AirportAAR
127 km
FrederikshavnRailway station
0.2 km
StrandbyRailway station
6.1 km
KvisselRailway station
8.2 km
LæsøLæsø
0.4 km
FrederikshavnStena Line Frederikshavn
0.6 km

Places near Frederikshavn

Places with a climate like Frederikshavn

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Frederikshavn?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Frederikshavn.
What is the hottest month in Frederikshavn?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Frederikshavn?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Frederikshavn?
October is the wettest month with about 90 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Frederikshavn?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Frederikshavn?
The postal code of Frederikshavn is 9900.