Odense
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Odense month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Odense are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 20–21°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and July the wettest (about 80 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 | 0.5 | 64 | 3.0 |
| February | 5.4 | 0.7 | 57 | 4.7 |
| March | 7.8 | 1.2 | 47 | 6.9 |
| April | 11.3 | 3.5 | 54 | 10.4 |
| May | 16.1 | 8.0 | 52 | 11.9 |
| June | 20.1 | 11.8 | 71 | 12.6 |
| July | 20.9 | 13.2 | 80 | 11.9 |
| August | 21.1 | 13.6 | 71 | 11.0 |
| September | 18.3 | 11.7 | 59 | 9.0 |
| October | 13.2 | 8.4 | 79 | 5.6 |
| November | 8.2 | 4.1 | 55 | 3.3 |
| December | 5.6 | 2.2 | 58 | 2.2 |
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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026Past and future events in Odense
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Previously
- Odense's thousandth anniversary
Celebrated in 1988, commemorating the first mention of the town's name in 988.
- Closure of Odense Steel Shipyard
Denmark's largest shipbuilding facility closed in 2012.
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01 · OverviewOdense, in brief
Odense is the third largest city in Denmark and serves as the largest settlement on the island of Funen. Located in the Region of Southern Denmark at coordinates 55.39594 latitude and 10.38831 longitude, the city functions as the commercial hub of the province.
Cultural exchange and international connection have shaped Odense across centuries through trade, artistic collaboration, and industrial development. In 1482, Bishop Karl Rønnov brought German printer Johann Snell to the city to produce Scandinavia's first printed works, including the Breviarium Ottoniense and an account of the Turkish siege of Rhodes. Centuries later, international modernism influenced the urban landscape through cross-cultural architectural design, notably exemplified by the 2021 opening of the Hans Christian Andersen House, which was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.
Today, Odense maintains active global ties as an internationally recognized center for robotics technology alongside its traditional cultural footprint tied to author Hans Christian Andersen, who was born in the city in 1805. Further details and historical documentation regarding the area's development are accessible via Odense and GeoNames record for Odense.
Frequently Asked Questions about Odense
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01 · Q&AWhere is Odense located and what are its coordinates?
Odense is situated in Denmark at geographic coordinates 55.3959, 10.3883, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Odense?
Odense has a recorded population of approximately 180,863 and observes the Europe/Copenhagen time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Odense?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Odense include DA-DK, English, FO, DE-DK, with DKK used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Odense?
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