Where is the sea warmest in Denmark in January?

Skagen Sønderstrand in Denmark has the warmest sea in Denmark in January, averaging about 4.0 °C. Henne Strand (4.0 °C) and Blokhus follow close behind.

How many beaches in Denmark are warm enough to swim in January?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Denmark reach 22 °C in January, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these January sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Warmest sea temperature in Denmark in January

Where the sea is warmest across Denmark during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Skagen Sønderstrand (North Sea Coast, Denmark) tops the list at around 4°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Skagen Sønderstrand
North Sea Coast · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
2
Henne Strand
North Sea Coast · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
3
Blokhus
North Sea Coast · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
4
Marielyst
Baltic Coast · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
5
Dueodde
Baltic Coast · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
6
Bellevue
Baltic Coast · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
7
Amager Strand
Baltic Coast · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
8
Hornbæk Beach
Capital Region · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
9
Tisvildeleje Beach
Capital Region · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
10
Liseleje Beach
Capital Region · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
11
Marielyst Beach
Region Zealand · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
12
Karrebæksminde Beach
Region Zealand · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
13
Stevns Beach
Region Zealand · Denmark · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
14
Løkken Beach
North Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
15
Saltum Strand
North Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
16
Tornby Strand
North Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
17
Lønstrup Beach
North Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
18
Klitmøller Beach
North Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
19
Vorupør Beach
North Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
20
Vejers Strand
South Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
21
Blåvand Beach
South Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
22
Hvide Sande Beach
Central Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
23
Søndervig Beach
Central Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
24
Vester Husby Beach
Central Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average
25
Fanø Beach
South Jutland · Denmark · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
4°C
January average

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Denmark in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Denmark in January?: Skagen Sønderstrand in Denmark has the warmest sea in Denmark in January, averaging about 4.0 °C. Henne Strand (4.0 °C) and Blokhus follow close behind.
How many beaches in Denmark are warm enough to swim in January?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Denmark reach 22 °C in January, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these January sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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