South Denmark, Denmark
Kolding
Kolding is a town in South Denmark, Denmark, close to the sea. It has a population of about 63,645 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population63,645
Local time18:33
55.49° N, 9.47° EElevation 8 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code6000October: high / low13° / 6°
Rain this month98mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kolding at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:06 · 18:0810 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:53Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 4.6Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
84 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
39 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Kolding
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 90%
Today22 Oct13°8°3 mm
Fri23 Oct12°5°2.7 mm
Sat24 Oct11°8°3.5 mm
Sun25 Oct12°7°20.7 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°
Tue27 Oct15°8°
Wed28 Oct13°10°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°9°
Fri30 Oct11°5°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct12°8°
When to go to Kolding
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 | 14 | 23 | 26 | 45 | 64 | 69 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 33 | 15 | 14 |
| High | 4° | 4° | 7° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 8° | 5° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 6° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 59 | 63 | 39 | 56 | 67 | 70 | 84 | 81 | 98 | 75 | 76 |
| Wet days | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Sea | 2° | 2° | 2° | 4° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 4° |
What's on in Kolding
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kolding
0.2 km
KoldinghusBuilt 1268
0.2 km
Helligkorsgade 18Built 1589
0.3 km
Sønderbro
UNESCO15 km
ChristiansfeldBuilt 1773
5.3 km
Hotel KoldingfjordBuilt 1990
11 km
Lunderskov Station
Museum3.9 km
TrapholtBuilt 1988
Museum0.2 km
Museet på KoldinghusMore museums: Kolding Stadsarkiv · Kommandocentralen
Outdoors around Kolding
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kolding KlatreklubClimbing
0.8 kmSortbjergViewpoints
1.2 kmDrackmans bænkViewpoints
1.8 kmJump-ItTheme parks
1.9 kmKolding Golf ClubGolf courses
2.4 kmKolding Windsurfing KlubSurf spots
3.4 kmDive site
13 kmDive site
14 kmDive site
15 kmDive site
16 kmNature around Kolding
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Denmark seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kolding
Earthquakes around Kolding
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Quaternary · 1
Universities and research institutes
Design School KoldingUniversity or college · founded 1967
International Business AcademyUniversity or college · founded 1982
Towns and villages around Kolding
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tved2.5 kmRebæk3 kmDalby3.5 kmBramdrup3.5 kmBramdrupdam3.8 kmPåby3.9 kmVonsild3.9 kmHarte4 kmNyby Strandhuse4 kmRådvad4.2 kmNørre Bjert4.6 kmVranderup5.3 kmSkartved5.4 kmLilballe5.9 kmEltang5.9 kmAgtrupskov6 kmEjstrup6.1 kmAgtrup6.5 kmStubdrup6.5 kmHoppeshuse6.6 kmDrejens6.7 kmHøjrup7.3 kmFerup7.3 kmSønder Bjert7.3 kmAlmind Hede7.3 kmDons7.4 kmGelballe7.5 kmFerup Nyvang8.2 kmBinderup8.2 kmAlmind8.3 kmFovslet Mark8.4 kmSkarre8.5 kmMøsvrå8.6 kmHjarup8.6 kmSkanderup8.8 kmSønder Vilstrup9 kmVrå9 kmSønder Stenderup9.3 kmÅstorp9.4 kmVester Nebel9.4 kmLejrskov9.7 kmVarmark9.8 kmKlebæk10 kmKirkeby10 kmSjølund10 kmUre10 kmBjert Strand10 kmGrønninghoved10 kmBalle11 kmBinderup Strand11 kmViuf11 kmTaps11 kmØdis11 kmLunderskov11 kmTapsore11 kmVejstrup11 kmVejstruprød11 kmSøgårde11 kmGrønninghoved Strand11 kmBrænore12 kmTingskovhede12 kmAnholt12 kmDollerup12 kmFynslund12 kmSkovrup12 kmNagbøl12 kmJordrup13 kmEgholt13 kmBønstrup13 kmOverby13 kmØster Vamdrup13 kmHøkkelbjerg13 kmØdis Bramdrup13 kmGammel Ålbo13 kmHejls14 kmGåskær14 kmVamdrup14 kmFrørup14 kmFrydenborg14 kmBrabæk14 km
Kolding from above
Around Kolding35 places to see, do and reach nearby
Slotssøen, South DenmarkNature0.3 kmØdis SøNature11 kmFerup SøNature6.9 kmNørresø, ÅgårdNature8.1 kmSøndersø, South DenmarkNature6.9 kmRands fjordNature20 kmFænø KalvNature12 kmBunkerneNature4.9 kmDive siteDive site13 kmDive siteDive site14 kmDive siteDive site15 kmKoldinghusMonument0.2 kmHelligkorsgade 18Monument0.2 kmSønderbroMonument0.3 kmChristiansfeldMonument15 kmHotel KoldingfjordMonument5.3 kmLunderskov StationMonument11 kmHarteværketMonument3.3 kmGod's AcreMonument15 kmTrapholtMuseum3.9 kmMuseet på KoldinghusMuseum0.2 kmDansk sygeplejehistorisk museumMuseum5.1 kmGenforenings- og GrænsemuseetMuseum12 kmKongeåmuseetMuseum14 kmKoldingStation0.6 kmLunderskovStation11 kmTaulovStation11 kmT/F Ferup FærgenFerry port6.8 kmInderdammenFerry port27 kmFredericiaPlace20 kmVejlePlace25 kmMiddelfartPlace16 kmVejenPlace21 kmChristiansfeldPlace15 kmStribPlace19 km
Postal code
6000
Getting to Kolding
Billund AirportBLL
34 kmOdense Hans Christian Andersen AirportODE
54 kmEsbjerg AirportEBJ
58 kmKoldingRailway station
0.6 kmLunderskovRailway station
11 kmTaulovRailway station
11 kmT/F Ferup FærgenFerry port
6.8 kmInderdammenFerry port
27 kmPlaces near Kolding
Places with a climate like Kolding
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kolding?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kolding.
What is the hottest month in Kolding?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Kolding?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kolding?
August is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kolding?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 2°C.
What is the postal code of Kolding?
The postal code of Kolding is 6000.