North Denmark, Denmark
Hirtshals
Hirtshals is a small town in North Denmark, Denmark, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,265. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population5,265
Local time17:56
57.59° N, 9.96° EElevation 16 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code9850October: high / low12° / 9°
Rain this month90mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Hirtshals at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:10 · 18:019 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:51Northern lights tonightOnly if the storm beats the forecastKp needed: 3.4Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthDecember
63 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
39 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby3+
within 15 km
Weather in Hirtshals
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 71%
Today22 Oct13°9°6 mm
Fri23 Oct12°8°1.1 mm
Sat24 Oct13°9°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct11°9°17.3 mm
Mon26 Oct12°10°11.4 mm
Tue27 Oct14°10°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°12°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°
Fri30 Oct11°8°
Sat31 Oct12°9°
When to go to Hirtshals
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 17 | 29 | 39 | 58 | 75 | 68 | 74 | 59 | 29 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 4° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 6° |
| Low | 1° | 1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 66 | 44 | 49 | 39 | 50 | 66 | 67 | 80 | 75 | 90 | 71 | 63 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 |
| Sea | 5° | 4° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 7° |
What's on in Hirtshals
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Hirtshals
15 km
Amtmandsboligen i HjørringBuilt 1910
9.8 km
Odden Hovedgård
14 km
BaggesvognMuseum1.3 km
Nordsøen OceanariumBuilt 1984Museum0.9 km
Bunkermuseet HirtshalsMore museums: Bunkermuseum · Hirtshals Museum · Stensamling
Outdoors around Hirtshals
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
StendyssehøjViewpoints
0.9 kmNordsøen OceanariumAquariums
1.3 kmTornby BjergViewpoints
1.7 kmHjørring GolfklubGolf courses
2.8 kmHirtshals Fun-ParkTheme parks
2.8 kmHirtshals GolfklubGolf courses
3.4 kmNature around Hirtshals
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Denmark seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Hirtshals
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km
Quaternary · 1
Towns and villages around Hirtshals
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Emmersbæk1.4 kmRenden2.4 kmTerpet2.9 kmHorne3.7 kmTornby Strand4.2 kmPuthede4.2 kmNørre Tornby4.2 kmHøjrup4.9 kmKlitten5 kmÅbyen5.2 kmAllingdam6 kmSkovsgårde6.4 kmTornby6.5 kmSnevre6.9 kmHvirrekær7.3 kmDiget7.3 kmKøbsted7.8 kmKærsgård Strand8.1 kmTolstrup8.8 kmRetholt9.1 kmVestermark9.1 kmBjergby9.2 kmSkeen9.2 kmMygdal9.4 kmUggerby9.4 kmVidstrup9.5 kmØstenåen9.7 kmSlettingen10 kmMejeriby10 kmSkarndal11 kmGårestrup11 kmStabæk11 kmSønderhede11 kmVellingshøj11 kmDegnbøl11 kmNørlev12 kmSkærping12 kmKrustrup12 kmSkibsby12 kmHøjene13 kmGrimmeshave13 kmTronsmark13 kmSkibsby Hede13 kmTversted13 kmTannisby14 kmKlastrup14 kmHjørring14 kmTerpet14 kmSønderlev14 kmTversted Kirkeby14 kmNørum14 kmBorrisholt14 kmBitteby14 kmAstrup15 kmGjurup15 km
Hirtshals from above
Around Hirtshals25 places to see, do and reach nearby
VandplaskenNature9.1 kmTverstedsøerneNature17 kmKjærsgaard StrandNature8.8 kmSkiveren Strand, Syd For SkiverrendenNature19 kmLønstrup RødgrundNature17 kmTversted Strand, Ud For NedkørselNature13 kmTversted Strand, 500m Øst For NedkørselNature14 kmAmtmandsboligen i HjørringMonument15 kmOdden HovedgårdMonument9.8 kmBaggesvognMonument14 kmNordsøen OceanariumMuseum1.3 kmBunkermuseet HirtshalsMuseum0.9 kmVendsyssel Historical MuseumMuseum14 kmVendsyssel KunstmuseumMuseum14 kmHirtshalsStation0.5 kmLillehedenStation1.1 kmEmmersbækStation2.1 kmColor Line TerminalFerry port0.8 kmHirtshalsFerry port0.9 kmHjørringPlace14 kmSindalPlace20 kmTårsPlace25 kmBindslevPlace15 kmAstrupPlace15 kmLønstrupPlace16 km
Postal code
9850
Getting to Hirtshals
Aalborg AirportAAL
55 kmKristiansand AirportKRS
130 kmGöteborg Landvetter AirportGOT
138 kmHirtshalsRailway station
0.5 kmLillehedenRailway station
1.1 kmEmmersbækRailway station
2.1 kmColor Line TerminalLarvik
0.8 kmHirtshalsKristiansand
0.9 kmPlaces near Hirtshals
Places with a climate like Hirtshals
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hirtshals?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hirtshals.
What is the hottest month in Hirtshals?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Hirtshals?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hirtshals?
December is the wettest month with about 63 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hirtshals?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in February at about 4°C.
What is the postal code of Hirtshals?
The postal code of Hirtshals is 9850.