Denmark · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Copenhagen are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Copenhagen sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 21°C, and its coolest in January (around 3°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 660mm — August is typically the wettest month (~78mm) and April the driest (~35mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -1°C | 50mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 3° / -1°C | 35mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 6° / 0°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 10° / 3°C | 35mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 15° / 8°C | 50mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 18° / 11°C | 68mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 21° / 14°C | 65mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 20° / 14°C | 78mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 16° / 11°C | 61mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 12° / 7°C | 66mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 7° / 3°C | 56mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 4° / 0°C | 56mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Copenhagen is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 50mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Copenhagen is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 35mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Copenhagen is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (42°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
April in Copenhagen is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 35mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in Copenhagen is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 50mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Copenhagen is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
July in Copenhagen is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 65mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Copenhagen is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Copenhagen is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Copenhagen is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 66mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
November in Copenhagen is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 56mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
December in Copenhagen is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (38°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 56mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf