Roskilde Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Roskilde experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Roskilde is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Roskilde receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 728 mm annually. Roskilde offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between August (80 mm) and March (47 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Roskilde serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Roskilde.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Roskilde in Denmark
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
