Climate in Aarhus

Aarhus, Denmark has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 6.9°C and the city receives roughly 729 mm of precipitation across 124 rainy days a year, with around 1226 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 16.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Aarhus is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Aarhus receives about 729 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 124 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Apr.

Aarhus sees an estimated 1226 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Aarhus are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Aarhus has a climate comfort score of 54/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Copenhagen — Oceanic, comfort 59/100
• Climate in Oslo — Oceanic, comfort 48/100
• Climate in Stockholm — Subarctic, comfort 56/100