Skagen in August
The weather in August
In August, Skagen averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 78 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 2.8°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.
August scores 77/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Skagen.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 21:04 local time, giving 15 h 22 min of daylight. Days shorten by 139 minutes over the month.
Why 77/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 26/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Skagen this month
Frederikshavn
Hirtshals
Denmark's best in August
Hirtshals
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Skagen in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Skagen?
August scores 77/100 for Skagen, which we rate as good. Average highs are 19°C with 9 wet days.
How warm is Skagen in August?
Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 16°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Skagen in August?
Skagen receives about 78 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 9 days.
Can you swim in Skagen in August?
The sea averages 18°C in August, cold for most swimmers.