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What is the heat record in Denmark?

A new record in June 2026.

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Short answer

The highest temperature ever measured in Denmark is 37.0 °C. It was reached on 27 June 2026 around 14.45 at two weather stations: Beldringe, north of Odense, and Ødum, north of Aarhus. It was the hottest day since Danish measurements began in 1874. The old record of 36.4 °C was set on 10 August 1975 in Holstebro.

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Why

  1. A stuck weather pattern pulled hot air from the Sahara up over Europe.
  2. The same heat brought heatwaves to Spain and France.
  3. Earlier Danish heat records also came during stuck weather patterns.

Details

Before 2026, the June record was 35.5 °C, measured on 29 June 1947 in Hillerød.

Tip

Extreme heat can end in hail and thunderstorms, as in south and southwest Denmark on 27 June 2026, so keep an eye on weather warnings.

What may differ

A record can still be checked and adjusted after the first announcement, because records are quality-checked before they are final.

Common misconception

Many still think the Danish heat record is 36.4 °C from 1975.

What actually happens

The 1975 record was beaten on 27 June 2026, when 37.0 °C was measured.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Weather varies a lot from year to year, so check the DMI forecast before you travel.

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