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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 65/100

Odense in August

Good · 65/100Beach 35/100
High / low23° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation66 mm15 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
55.40° N, 10.39° EElevation 17 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goOdense · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65August
Best timeMay–Jul
August: high / low23° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Odense averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 66 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 35%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 4.1°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

August scores 65/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Odense. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:52 and sets at 20:56 local time, giving 15 h 04 min of daylight. Days shorten by 125 minutes over the month.

Why 65/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%92%

Beach score this month: 35/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Odense this month

Munkebo
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Munkebo

South Denmark · 12 km NE
23°Aug high
15wet days
65score
Munkebo
ivTop of the table

Denmark's best in August

Where to go in August
Skagen
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Skagen

North Denmark
19°Aug high
9wet days
77score
Skagen
Hirtshals
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Hirtshals

North Denmark
20°Aug high
11wet days
74score
Hirtshals
Copenhagen
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Copenhagen

Capital Region
22°Aug high
16wet days
65score
Copenhagen
Aalborg
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Aalborg

North Denmark
21°Aug high
14wet days
65score
Aalborg
·Questions

Odense in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Odense?

August scores 65/100 for Odense, which we rate as good. Average highs are 23°C with 15 wet days.

How warm is Odense in August?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 13°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Odense in August?

Odense receives about 66 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 15 days.

Can you swim in Odense in August?

The sea averages 18°C in August, cold for most swimmers.