Aarhus
City in Denmark
Aarhus is a city in Denmark with a population of 290,598 in 2023. Located 156 km from Copenhagen, it draws visitors to sights such as Aarhus Cathedral, Marselisborg Palace, and Den Gamle By.
What to see
Visitors can explore architectural and historical points of interest in the city, including Aarhus Cathedral, the royal residence at Marselisborg Palace, and the open-air town museum Den Gamle By.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 20 °C and lows of 13 °C to 14 °C. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 3 °C and lows of -1 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with October and November experiencing the highest frequency of rainy days at about 17 days each month.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Aarhus Airport, located 30 km from the city.
Top sights in Aarhus
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 43 | 51 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 63 | 75 | 68 | 73 | 60 | 56 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Aarhus (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum
- Church of Our Lady
- Kalø Castle
- Moesgaard Museum