Climate Insights for Horsens

The climate in Horsens is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 771mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 101mm of rainfall. Horsens is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.

Horsens sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 19°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Horsens is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 771mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 101mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 25mm. That's 77mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and November, totalling around 45cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 27cm.

Horsens is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 Horsens, which began on June 21, 2026. Horsens 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Horsens is during 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 61mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°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 Horsens 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.