Odense
City in Denmark
Odense is a city in Denmark located 141 km from Copenhagen. With a population of approximately 185,000, the city is known for its cultural sites, including the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and St. Canute's Cathedral.
What to see
The city features the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, which focuses on the life and work of the author. Another site is St. Canute's Cathedral, a historic church. Additionally, Nonnebakken is a location of interest.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs ranging between 19 °C and 22 °C. These months generally see 11 to 14 days of rain. Spring, from April to May, offers milder temperatures between 12 °C and 16 °C with fewer rainy days. Winter months, particularly January and February, reach highs of 3 °C to 4 °C with lows around -1 °C, and frequent rain or snow occurring on 12 to 16 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport, located 9 km from the city. The city is situated 141 km from Copenhagen.
Top sights in Odense
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °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 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 40 | 46 | 32 | 47 | 62 | 59 | 66 | 60 | 67 | 54 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Odense (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Nonnebakken