Barsø Island
Small Danish island in South Denmark County
Barsø is a small Danish island in South Denmark, accessed by ferry; visitors find quiet coastal lanes, farmland, birdwatching and cycling across low-lying beaches and meadows.
Barsø at a Glance#
Address: Barsø Island, South Denmark Region, Denmark
Hours: Accessible year-round
Admission: Free
How to Get to Barsø#
Access is by private boat from the Jutland coast; there are no large public ferry services. The nearest mainland points for launching are in the South Denmark region-local marinas and charter operators can advise on schedules and landing places.
Tips for Visiting Barsø#
- There are no regular services on the island-bring provisions and expect basic conditions.
- Work with local ferry operators from the Jutland coast for landing information and scheduling.
- The island is famous locally for quiet coastal walking; low tide exposes sand and rock pools ideal for short explorations.
Best Time to Visit Barsø#
Summer months offer the best weather and easiest sea access; shoulder seasons are quieter and often pleasant.
Weather & Climate near Barsø#
Barsø's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (745 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 4° | -4° | 63 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 44 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 50 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 3° - 9° | 2° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Good | 7° - 14° | 11° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.0h |
| June | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.1h |
| July | Good | 12° - 19° | 16° | 68 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.6h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 71 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 7° | 78 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 78 mm | overcast | 93% | 6.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 70 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |