Climate Insights for Herning

The climate in Herning is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 808mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 131mm of rainfall. Herning is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.

Temperatures in Herning vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. September 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 -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Herning is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 808mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 131mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 24mm. That's 107mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and November, totalling around 40cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 24cm.

Herning is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Herning, which began on June 21, 2026. Herning is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Herning is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Herning 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.