South Denmark, Denmark
Svendborg
Svendborg is a town in South Denmark, Denmark, close to the sea. It has a population of about 27,210 (2019). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population27,210
Local time17:36
55.06° N, 10.61° EElevation 14 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code5700October: high / low13° / 8°
Rain this month72mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Svendborg at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:01 · 18:0410 h 03 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:49Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 4.9Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in July
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
65 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
35 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Svendborg
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 24 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct12°10°4.6 mm
Fri23 Oct12°9°2.4 mm
Sat24 Oct12°10°4.2 mm
Sun25 Oct12°9°15.1 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct15°10°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°
Fri30 Oct12°8°
Sat31 Oct12°8°
When to go to Svendborg
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 | 25 | 28 | 36 | 55 | 70 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 32 | 16 | 14 |
| High | 4° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 8° | 5° |
| Low | 1° | 0° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 61 | 43 | 50 | 35 | 47 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 61 | 72 | 66 | 58 |
| Wet days | 14 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Sea | 3° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 5° |
What's on in Svendborg
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
MaskinenDronningholmsvej 74A, 5700 Svendborg · 0.7 km
3 showsMonuments and museums in Svendborg
0.2 km
Anne Hvide's HouseBuilt 1560
0.9 km
ChristiansmøllenBuilt 18592.9 km
Ingers Høj
2.7 km
Æbleskivestenen
15 km
Egeskov CastleBuilt 1554
15 km
Hesselagergård
Museum0.4 km
Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum
Museum0.4 km
NaturamaMore museums: Anne Hvides Gård · Danmarks Kostumarium
Outdoors around Svendborg
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Oure MountainViewpoints · 30 m
0.7 kmCarlsberg CampingCamp sites
1.4 kmSvendborgsund CampingCamp sites
1.5 kmGudme Golf ClubGolf courses
1.5 kmVindebyøre PlayzooZoos
1.6 kmGorilla ParkTheme parks
3.2 kmNicus NatureDive site
1.6 kmNature around Svendborg
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Denmark seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Svendborg
Earthquakes around Svendborg
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Universities and research institutes
Svendborg International Maritime AcademyUniversity or college · founded 2001
Towns and villages around Svendborg
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Vindeby1.7 kmKogtved2 kmSørup2.4 kmNy Nyby3.1 kmRødskebølle3.4 kmTroense3.8 kmHeldager3.8 kmGammel Nyby3.8 kmThurø By3.9 kmSkovsbo4 kmBregninge4.1 kmFiskophuse4.1 kmBjernemark4.4 kmRantzausminde4.6 kmTordensgårde4.8 kmHolmdrup5.2 kmEgense5.3 kmKnudsbølle5.5 kmBækkehave6 kmStrammelse6 kmEllekær6.3 kmSkovmark6.3 kmSkårup6.4 kmRårud6.7 kmSlæbæk6.7 kmLandet6.8 kmOllerup6.9 kmMægård7 kmNørreskov7.2 kmGravvænge7.3 kmØster Åby7.3 kmSkårupøre7.4 kmLundby7.5 kmVornæs7.6 kmBrudager7.6 kmKirkeby7.6 kmEgebjerg7.7 kmBrændeskov7.9 kmDongs-Højrup8.1 kmBøgebjerg8.1 kmMelby8.2 kmÅbyskov8.2 kmSortebro8.4 kmVejstrup8.5 kmBallen8.5 kmØster Skerninge8.6 kmNy Vemmenæs8.7 kmLakkendrup8.9 kmVængemose8.9 kmHøjes Dong8.9 kmRødme9 kmGesinge9.1 kmStågerup9.4 kmBrohave9.6 kmVester Skerninge9.8 kmVemmenæs9.8 kmHellev9.8 kmTøjsmose9.9 kmHøje10 kmOure10 kmLunde10 kmBjerreby10 kmStabolt10 kmStenstrup10 kmAlbjerg10 kmSkovballe11 kmSøby11 kmSkarø By11 kmMynderup11 kmBobjerg11 kmHønsehave11 kmVårø11 kmStjovl11 kmGudbjerg11 kmHundtofte11 kmGudme12 kmStæreby12 kmUlbølle12 kmHundstrup12 kmBolsmose12 km
Svendborg from above
Around Svendborg33 places to see, do and reach nearby
Arreskov LakeNature22 kmNørresø, StenstrupNature17 kmBrændegård LakeNature16 kmRinge SøNature22 kmStore ØresøNature21 kmTåsingeNature6.7 kmThurøNature4.2 kmSkarøNature11 kmNicus NatureDive site1.6 kmAnne Hvide's HouseMonument0.1 kmChristiansmøllenMonument0.9 kmIngers HøjMonument2.9 kmÆbleskivestenenMonument2.7 kmEgeskov CastleMonument15 kmHesselagergårdMonument15 kmValdemar's CastleMonument5.1 kmVejstrup WatermillMonument7.7 kmDanmarks ForsorgsmuseumMuseum0.3 kmNaturamaMuseum0.4 kmDanmarks Museum for LystsejladsMuseum1.1 kmOllerup Air Raid Shelter MuseumMuseum6.1 kmTåsinge MuseumMuseum4.0 kmSvendborgStation0.4 kmSvendborg VestStation1.7 kmStenstrupStation10 kmSundfarten HelgeFerry port0.5 kmSvendborg-Skarø-DrejøFerry port0.5 kmRingePlace21 kmFaaborgPlace24 kmVindebyPlace1.7 kmØrbækPlace22 kmÆrøskøbingPlace23 kmSkårupPlace6.4 km
Postal code
5700
Getting to Svendborg
Odense Hans Christian Andersen AirportODE
50 kmSønderborg AirportSGD
53 kmCopenhagen Roskilde AirportRKE
113 kmSvendborgRailway station
0.4 kmSvendborg VestRailway station
1.7 kmStenstrupRailway station
10 kmSundfarten HelgeSundfarten Helge
0.5 kmSvendborg-Skarø-DrejøDrejø færgehavn
0.5 kmPlaces near Svendborg
Places with a climate like Svendborg
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Svendborg?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Svendborg.
What is the hottest month in Svendborg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Svendborg?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Svendborg?
August is the wettest month with about 65 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Svendborg?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 2°C.
What is the postal code of Svendborg?
The postal code of Svendborg is 5700.