Climate Insights for Hjørring

The climate in Hjørring is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 801mm of precipitation falls per year. Hjørring receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hjørring is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Snowfall occurs from January to November, with around 65cm accumulating over the season.

Hjørring sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 18°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Hjørring is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 801mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 106mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 33mm. That's 73mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to November, with around 65cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.

Hjørring is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Hjørring, which began on June 21, 2026. Hjørring 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 54 days from now.

The best time to visit Hjørring is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Hjørring 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.