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Skagen Weather in February

Skagen in February

The short of it: Skagen in February averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low 0° · rain 39 mm · daylight 9 h 18 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Skagen an average February high of 4°, a low of 0° and some 39 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Skagen: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to 0°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 18 min in mid-February, 126 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Skagen runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Ålbæk, 18 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Skagen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 18 min
Average wind
27 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÅlbækNorth Denmark18 km SW3°-1°39 mm
StrandbyNorth Denmark26 km SSW4°-1°36 mm
EllingNorth Denmark28 km SSW4°-1°36 mm
Nørre BindslevNorth Denmark30 km SW3°-1°40 mm
FrederikshavnNorth Denmark31 km S4°-1°36 mm
SindalNorth Denmark36 km SW3°-1°40 mm
HirtshalsNorth Denmark40 km WSW3°-1°42 mm
SæbyNorth Denmark43 km S3°-1°36 mm
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The Almanac · Skagen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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The dead of winter in Skagen: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to 0°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Skagen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°1°52 mm27 km/h7 h 13 min✦✦
February4°0°39 mm27 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦
March5°1°37 mm24 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April10°4°35 mm20 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
May15°8°45 mm20 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June18°11°69 mm21 km/h18 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July20°14°68 mm19 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August20°14°84 mm20 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
September17°11°65 mm23 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October12°8°86 mm24 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
November8°5°74 mm26 km/h7 h 49 min✦
December5°2°62 mm24 km/h6 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Skagen in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Skagen in February?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Skagen: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to 0°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Skagen?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Skagen in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 34 min in December to 18 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Skagen in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Skagen in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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