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Skanderborg Sø
Skanderborg Sø
Central Jutland, Denmark

Skanderborg

Skanderborg is a small town in Central Jutland, Denmark. It has a population of about 18,659 (2016). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population18,659
Local time00:56
56.03° N, 9.93° EElevation 38 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code8660
The year in Skanderborgweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec27October
October: high / low12° / 7°
Rain this month82mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Skanderborg at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

75 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

37 mm of rain

Monuments nearby7+

within 15 km

Weather in Skanderborg

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct11°5°2.2 mm
Sat24 Oct11°9°3.8 mm
Sun25 Oct11°8°14.8 mm
Mon26 Oct11°7°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct14°8°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct13°10°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°8°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct11°6°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct10°8°

When to go to Skanderborg

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score142326345267656556271615
High3°3°6°11°15°18°20°20°16°12°7°4°
Low-1°-1°0°3°7°10°13°13°11°7°3°0°
Rain (mm)654955375162637572826763
Wet days141011101313141513151414

What's on in Skanderborg

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

Monuments and museums in Skanderborg

All monuments

More museums: Landsbyen Sølunds Museum · Okkerhytten · Perron1 · Smedjen · Vestermølle Museum

Outdoors around Skanderborg

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
Birkhede CampingCamp sites
1.9 km
Aarhus Aadal Golf ClubGolf courses
2.3 km
Skanderborg Golf KlubGolf courses
3.2 km
FaarbjergViewpoints · 80 m
3.7 km
DDS RyekolCamp sites
4.1 km
GenforeningstårnetViewpoints
4.9 km

Nature around Skanderborg

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 Skanderborg

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Skanderborg

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

Skanderborg from above

Postal code

8660

Getting to Skanderborg

Aarhus AirportAAR
52 km
Billund AirportBLL
58 km
Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base KarupKRP
59 km
SkanderborgRailway station
1.1 km
HørningRailway station
8.5 km
AlkenRailway station
5.7 km
HimmelbjergbådeneHotel Julsø
13 km
LavenFerry port
17 km

Places near Skanderborg

Places with a climate like Skanderborg

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Skanderborg?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Skanderborg.
What is the hottest month in Skanderborg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Skanderborg?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Skanderborg?
August is the wettest month with about 75 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Skanderborg?
The postal code of Skanderborg is 8660.