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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January4.50.5643.0
February5.40.7574.7
March7.81.2476.9
April11.33.55410.4
May16.18.05211.9
June20.111.87112.6
July20.913.28011.9
August21.113.67111.0
September18.311.7599.0
October13.28.4795.6
November8.24.1553.3
December5.62.2582.2

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Research updated Friday, September 11, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Odense

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  1. 2026 Denmark Open Badminton Championships

    Wikidata records Odense as the event location. Badminton championships.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen’s birth

    City‑wide celebrations held in 2005 marking two centuries since Andersen’s birth.

  2. 150th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen’s death

    Commemorative events took place in 2025, three years before the current date.

Current public leadership

  • Peter Rahbæk Juel

    Wikidata currently records this person as Odense's head of government. Danish politician.

People associated with this place

  • Hans Christian Andersen

    World‑famous fairy‑tale author, born in Odense in 1805 and celebrated for his literary legacy.

Historical figures

  • Canute IV (Saint Canute)

    Last Viking king of Denmark, murdered in Odense in 1086; later canonised.

  • Frederik IV

    Danish king who erected Odense Palace and died there in 1730.

Local business and employers

  • Universal Robots

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Odense. Danish robotics manufacturer.

  • Albani Brewery

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Odense. Brewery in Odense, Denmark.

  • Jensens Bøfhus

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Odense. Danish steakhouse chain.

  • University Press of Southern Denmark

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Odense. Danish university press.

  • GASA Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Odense. Danish company that imports and exports flowers, fruits, and young plants.

Newspapers and local media

  • TV 2 Danmark

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Odense. Television station in Denmark.

  • Fyens Stiftstidende

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Odense. Periodical literature/ Danish newspaper.

  • TV 2 Sport X

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Odense. Television channel.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Odense Palace

    Historic royal palace erected by King Frederik IV, now an administrative building.

  • Hans Christian Andersen Museum

    Museum dedicated to the life and works of Andersen, located in his birthplace.

  • Odinstårnet (The Odin Tower)

    Formerly one of Europe’s tallest towers, destroyed in 1944; a miniature replica stands today.

  • Rosengårdcentret

    Southern Denmark’s largest shopping centre, opened in 1971.

  • Odense Zoo

    Popular zoological park founded in 1930, attracting over 400,000 visitors annually.

  • Saint Canute's Cathedral

    Gothic cathedral dating from the 13th century, housing the tomb of King Canute IV.

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01 · Overview

Odense, in brief

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02 · History

How Odense took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Odense

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Odense

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Odense

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Odense

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Odense

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08 · Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Odense

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01 · Q&A

Where is Odense located and what are its coordinates?

Odense is situated in Denmark at geographic coordinates 55.3959, 10.3883 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Odense?

Odense has a recorded population of approximately 180,863 and observes the Europe/Copenhagen time zone (DKK).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Odense?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Odense include da-DK, en, fo, de-DK, and the circulating currency is DKK.

04 · Q&A

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