Amsterdam · The Netherlands
Copenhagen · Denmark
At a glance
| Metric | Amsterdam | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 22°C | 21°C |
| Coldest month low | 3°C | 1°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1005 mm | 688 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.9 h/day | 7.8 h/day |
| Best months | June–September | June & August–September |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Amsterdam | Copenhagen | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5 · Challenging | 0.1 · Challenging | Amsterdam |
| February | 2.6 · Challenging | 1.0 · Challenging | Amsterdam |
| March | 4.2 · Poor | 2.7 · Challenging | Amsterdam |
| April | 6.5 · Fair | 5.5 · Fair | Amsterdam |
| May | 7.9 · Good | 7.3 · Good | Amsterdam |
| June | 8.8 · Excellent | 9.6 · Excellent | Copenhagen |
| July | 8.1 · Good | 8.6 · Excellent | Copenhagen |
| August | 8.4 · Good | 8.9 · Excellent | Copenhagen |
| September | 8.5 · Excellent | 8.9 · Excellent | Copenhagen |
| October | 5.4 · Fair | 5.2 · Fair | Amsterdam |
| November | 2.8 · Challenging | 2.5 · Challenging | Amsterdam |
| December | 1.1 · Challenging | 0.2 · Challenging | Amsterdam |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Amsterdam or Copenhagen?
Amsterdam has the better travel weather in 8 of 12 months, versus 4 for Copenhagen — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
The best months to visit Amsterdam are June–September, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
The best months to visit Copenhagen are June & August–September, based on six years of climate data.
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