Because of Denmarkās northern location in Europe, the number of daylight hours varies significantly. During winter, the sun rises at about 08:00 and sets at about 15:30, whereas in summer the sun rises at about 03:30 and sets as late as 23:00.Ā
Denmark is located in a temperate climate zone with four seasons. Average daytime temperatures range from 2 Ā°C (35.6 Ā°F) in January to 20 Ā°C (68 Ā°F) in August.
The average wind speed is 7.6 m/s, which explains why Denmark is one of the world’s largest exporters of wind turbines. Rainy days are likely all year round, while snowfall happens once in a while during winter.
You can check the weather forecast before your arrival and during your stay in Denmark at any time on the Danish Meteorological Instituteās Ā website.
This website (click here)Ā contains additional year-round weather information.
How to adapt to the weather
1. Wear the right clothes when you go out.Ā
Pack a variety of clothes to suit multiple weather conditions (windbreakerswind breakers, rain gears are essentials for your stay in Denmark especially if youāre considering cycling).
Ā It is known Denmarkās weather can fluctuate dramatically, even in the summertime, so itās best to be prepared for all sorts of conditions. Plan to dress in layers that will allow you to adapt your outfit to the weather. When it comes to the foot wear make sure to have a pair of comfortable walking shoes if you like to walk around as walking is considered one of the main easy and fun activities to do. Also, you need to have a pair of rain boots in your closet.
2. Hygge time with your beloved ones.Ā
Hygge is as Danish asĀ ƦbleskiverĀ and it goes far in illuminating the Danish soul. In essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm glow of candlelight is hygge. Cozying up with a loved one for a movie, reading a book or cup of coffee ā thatās hygge, too. And there’s nothing more hygge than sitting around with friends and family, discussing the big and small things in life. Perhaps hygge explains why the Danes are some of the happiest people in the world. Interested in knowing more, follow this link here
3. Get yourself active in doing sports.Ā
The subscription in most gyms are pretty much affordable and if you like to do sports outside there aremany clubs and groups to join with activities indoors and outdoorsand can be found through Facebook.
Or perhaps you would like to join LESA activity walk and talk or initiate a fun activity, follow activities link here.
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4. Get a dose of daylight.Ā
Despite the weather itās highly recommended to go outside and get some daylight and do not forget your Vitamin-D supplement especially if you come from sunny weather and during winter times.Ā