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Aarhus in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Aarhus in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Aarhus in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Aarhus in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +12°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aarhus has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Aarhus in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aarhus for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +12°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +19°C during the day and a minimum of +1°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +7°C.

Is Aarhus warm or cold in October?

Aarhus is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +7°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Aarhus:

Climate in Aarhus in October

Aarhus weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+17°C+12°C+7°C
Min. temperature
0°C-4°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+22°C+16°C
Rainfall
53 mm59 mm43 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
83%86%88%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
111212
Rainy days
161715
Snowy days
001

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 59 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 86%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Aarhus in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Aarhus is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Aarhus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 114 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Aarhus, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Aarhus wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Aarhus?

This is the weather in Aarhus in October 2023:
1 October
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+16°C
2 October
☁️
+19°C
3 October
🌧️
+16°C
4 October
🌧️
+15°C
5 October
☁️
+15°C
6 October
☁️
+17°C
7 October
☁️
+13°C
8 October
☁️
+12°C
9 October
☁️
+12°C
10 October
☁️
+16°C
11 October
☁️
+16°C
12 October
☀️
+13°C
13 October
☁️
+16°C
14 October
☁️
+11°C
15 October
☁️
+11°C
16 October
☀️
+10°C
17 October
☀️
+12°C
18 October
☁️
+12°C
19 October
☁️
+9°C
20 October
☁️
+7°C
21 October
🌧️
+10°C
22 October
🌧️
+12°C
23 October
☁️
+12°C
24 October
☁️
+10°C
25 October
🌧️
+10°C
26 October
☁️
+8°C
27 October
☁️
+7°C
28 October
☁️
+8°C
29 October
☁️
+12°C
30 October
☁️
+13°C
31 October
🌧️
+7°C
In October 2023 Aarhus had 3 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Aarhus climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Aarhus in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+9°C) and the highest in 2022 (+13°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 343 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 818 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aarhus in October:

Is October a good time to visit Aarhus?

It’s always a good time to visit Aarhus, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Aarhus in October?

October has mild temperatures in Aarhus. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Aarhus rainy in October?

Aarhus is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Aarhus in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aarhus in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Denmark

Check out the weather for other cities in Denmark.

Monthly weather in Aarhus

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aarhus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.