Skarø

Island Small Danish island in the South Denmark archipelago

Small island in the South Funen Archipelago, reachable by ferry; visitors enjoy quiet beaches, coastal walks and local birdlife.

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Skarø
Skarø, South Funen Archipelago, Denmark
55.0059, 10.4670

How to Get to Skarø #

Ferries connect Skarø with Svendborg and other islands in the South Funen Archipelago; consult local ferry operators (Fyns Snaprev/ÆrøXpressen and regional timetables) for seasonal schedules.

Tips for Visiting Skarø #

  • Check the small ferry schedules in advance - service to the smaller South Funen islands varies seasonally.
  • Bring binoculars: the archipelago is an excellent place for seabird and seal-spotting from the shore.
  • If staying overnight, book well ahead in July - the islands are popular with Dane families.

Best Time to Visit Skarø #

Access is seasonal with the highest frequency of ferry services in summer; spring and early autumn are quieter.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-22°C
Warm sea and frequent local ferries - the best time for island hopping.
Late Spring
May · 10-17°C
Quieter, with flowers and nesting seabirds.

Weather & Climate near Skarø #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (612 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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