Climate Insights for Silkeborg

Denmark

Hottest
August
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
July
110 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Silkeborg is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 849 mm of precipitation falls per year. Silkeborg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Silkeborg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Silkeborg is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 33.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Silkeborg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Silkeborg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°FebMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 0°MarMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°AprMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 7°JunMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°JulMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°AugMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°SepMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°OctMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°DecMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 39°FAverage: 36°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°F
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Silkeborg sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 20°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Silkeborg vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 36°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 3in
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Silkeborg is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 849 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 110 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 53 mm. That's 57 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 37cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.Silkeborg is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.1 in. That's 2.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Silkeborg is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Silkeborg is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan2°36°F
Feb3°37°F
Mar4°39°F
Apr7°45°F
May12°53°F
Jun15°60°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct10°50°F
Nov6°42°F
Dec4°38°F

The best time to visit Silkeborg is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 86 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Silkeborg is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 32°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Silkeborg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Silkeborg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C32 °F
4 °C39 °F
17 km/h11 mph
64 mm2.5 in
12 cm5 in
Feb
0 °C33 °F
5 °C41 °F
17 km/h11 mph
62 mm2.5 in
8 cm3 in
Mar
1 °C33 °F
7 °C45 °F
15 km/h10 mph
53 mm2.1 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
3 °C37 °F
11 °C52 °F
15 km/h9 mph
54 mm2.1 in
1 cm1 in
May
7 °C44 °F
16 °C61 °F
14 km/h9 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
19 °C67 °F
14 km/h9 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
14 km/h9 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
20 °C69 °F
14 km/h8 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
18 °C64 °F
14 km/h9 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
12 °C54 °F
16 km/h10 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
15 km/h9 mph
53 mm2.1 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
5 °C41 °F
16 km/h10 mph
62 mm2.4 in
8 cm3 in