When is the best time to go to Copenhagen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Copenhagen, Denmark. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Copenhagen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Copenhagen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Copenhagen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 51mm 1.3hrs 9.2hrs 3°C

The weather in January in Copenhagen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Copenhagen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Copenhagen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Copenhagen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 32mm 2.4hrs 10.9hrs 2°C

February in Copenhagen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Copenhagen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Copenhagen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Copenhagen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 41mm 3.9hrs 13hrs 3°C

The weather in March in Copenhagen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Copenhagen.

March is in the spring in Copenhagen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Copenhagen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 41mm 6.5hrs 15.4hrs 6°C

Copenhagen's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Copenhagen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Copenhagen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Copenhagen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 43mm 8.8hrs 17.8hrs 10°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Copenhagen and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Copenhagen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Copenhagen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Copenhagen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 54mm 9hrs 9.2hrs 15°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Copenhagen during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Copenhagen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Copenhagen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Copenhagen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 70mm 8.7hrs 10.9hrs 17°C

July in Copenhagen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Copenhagen, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Copenhagen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Copenhagen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 62mm 8.1hrs 13hrs 18°C

The weather in August in Copenhagen is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Copenhagen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Copenhagen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Copenhagen weather in August »

September

Copenhagen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 62mm 5.5hrs 15.4hrs 15°C

Copenhagen's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Copenhagen.

September is in the fall / autumn in Copenhagen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Copenhagen weather in September »

October

Copenhagen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 57mm 3.6hrs 17.8hrs 12°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Copenhagen and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Copenhagen.

October is in the fall / autumn in Copenhagen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Copenhagen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 63mm 2.2hrs 9.2hrs 8°C

November is a reasonably dry month in Copenhagen and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Copenhagen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Copenhagen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Copenhagen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 59mm 1.3hrs 10.9hrs 5°C

December in Copenhagen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Copenhagen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Copenhagen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Copenhagen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.8°C 69.4°F
Driest month: February 32mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: May 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 2.3°C 36.1°F
Wettest month: July 70mm 2.8ins
Warmest sea: August 18°C 64.4°F
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