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North Denmark, Denmark

Hanstholm

Hanstholm is a village in North Denmark, Denmark, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,154 (2016). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,154
Local time03:59
57.12° N, 8.62° EElevation 43 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code7730
The year in Hanstholmweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec28October
October: high / low12° / 9°
Rain this month117mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Hanstholm at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month1°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthDecember

86 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

41 mm of rain

Warmest sea17°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 42 km

Weather in Hanstholm

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Clear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct13°11°3.6 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°
Fri30 Oct12°11°
Sat31 Oct12°12°
Sun1 Nov13°11°
Mon2 Nov12°9°
Tue3 Nov13°10°
Wed4 Nov12°9°
Thu5 Nov11°9°

When to go to Hanstholm

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161525344561647249281716
High4°4°5°8°12°15°17°18°15°12°8°6°
Low1°1°2°4°8°11°14°15°12°9°5°3°
Rain (mm)8358624152616080921179786
Wet days1715119109141114181820
Sea6°5°5°7°10°13°16°17°15°13°10°7°

What's on in Hanstholm

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

Monuments and museums in Hanstholm

All monuments

More museums: Friluftsmuseet Batteri "Hanstholm I" · The old Boat House

Outdoors around Hanstholm

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
Cold Hawaii Surf CampSurf spots
0.5 km
North Atlantic Surf AssociationSurf spots
0.9 km
Nystrup CampingCamp sites
1 km
Nordvest Jysk GolfklubGolf courses
2.8 km
Hanstholm CampingCamp sites
3.2 km
Udsigtsplatform SårupViewpoints
3.5 km

Nature around Hanstholm

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 Hanstholm

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Hanstholm

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

Hanstholm from above

Postal code

7730

Getting to Hanstholm

Aalborg AirportAAL
75 km
Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base KarupKRP
96 km
Kristiansand AirportKRS
125 km
ThistedRailway station
19 km
SjørringRailway station
18 km
Feggesund HavnFerry port
24 km

Places near Hanstholm

Places with a climate like Hanstholm

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hanstholm?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hanstholm.
What is the hottest month in Hanstholm?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Hanstholm?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hanstholm?
December is the wettest month with about 86 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hanstholm?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Hanstholm?
The postal code of Hanstholm is 7730.