Skagen weather in August (Nordjylland, Denmark)

Curious about the climate in Skagen this August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Skagen usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 16°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Skagen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 259 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skagen climate page with graphs.

 

Skagen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 259 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Denmark in August

Find out more about the weather in Denmark and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Skagen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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