Jelling stones
Jelling, Denmark
The Jelling stones are a group of works situated within the Jelling Heritage Site in Vejle Municipality, Denmark. As one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia, they represent a significant historical monument area.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June, July, and August, with daily highs around 18 °C to 20 °C. Rain is frequent throughout the year, with October and December seeing the highest number of rainy days at about 18. Winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping to or below freezing between December and March.
Billund Airport is the nearest arrival point, located 17 km from Jelling. For those traveling from Copenhagen, the site is 197 km away. Visitors to the area can also include a trip to Møllehøj, which is 35 km from Jelling. Detailed information regarding the monument area is available on the official website of the National Museum of Denmark.
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 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 85 | 64 | 69 | 43 | 60 | 71 | 75 | 90 | 90 | 110 | 86 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
