Copenhagen climate at a glance
Copenhagen sees average daytime highs ranging from 5°C in January to 21°C in August. Around 688 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 140 wet days a year, peaking in October (78 mm) and easing off in April (38 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 13 hours of sunshine.
Copenhagen temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Copenhagen
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Copenhagen climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 17.2 h in June. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 1°C | 13.3 | 65 mm | 3 h | 86% | 0.1 · Challenging |
| February | 6°C | 2°C | 12.8 | 63 mm | 4.9 h | 84% | 1.0 · Challenging |
| March | 7°C | 2°C | 10.8 | 46 mm | 7.2 h | 80% | 2.7 · Challenging |
| April | 10°C | 4°C | 8.2 | 38 mm | 10.7 h | 73% | 5.5 · Fair |
| May | 15°C | 8°C | 11 | 47 mm | 11.9 h | 75% | 7.3 · Good |
| June | 20°C | 13°C | 8.8 | 42 mm | 13.2 h | 74% | 9.6 · Excellent |
| July | 20°C | 15°C | 13.3 | 69 mm | 12.4 h | 75% | 8.6 · Excellent |
| August | 21°C | 15°C | 11.7 | 65 mm | 11 h | 77% | 8.9 · Excellent |
| September | 18°C | 13°C | 10.8 | 61 mm | 9 h | 78% | 8.9 · Excellent |
| October | 13°C | 9°C | 13.5 | 78 mm | 5.6 h | 82% | 5.2 · Fair |
| November | 9°C | 6°C | 12.2 | 53 mm | 2.9 h | 84% | 2.5 · Challenging |
| December | 5°C | 2°C | 13.7 | 62 mm | 2 h | 87% | 0.2 · Challenging |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
The best time to visit Copenhagen is June & August–September, when daytime highs average around 20°C with about 8.8 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Copenhagen?
August is the hottest month in Copenhagen, with average highs of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Copenhagen?
October is the rainiest month in Copenhagen, with around 78 mm of rainfall over 13.5 rainy days.
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