Discover the weather in Copenhagen, where maritime breezes create a refreshing ambiance year-round. The best time to visit is from May to September, with temperatures averaging 15°C (59°F) in spring and climbing to a balmy 20°C (68°F) in summer. Interestingly, Copenhagen experiences an average of 734mm (28.9 inches) of rainfall annually, making it one of Europe's wettest capitals. Don't miss the iconic Tivoli Gardens, a magical amusement park that thrives under Copenhagen's ever-changing weather, offering visitors an unforgettable experience whatever the season!
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Copenhagen Climate & Weather Averages
What is the weather really like in Copenhagen? Over 2015–2024, August was the hottest month with highs around 21°C, January the coolest at about 4°C, and July brought the most rain. The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
Copenhagen lives through a true four-season year with a wide continental swing: August afternoons average 21°C, while January days often stay near 4°C and nights sink to about 1°C. Snow is a regular part of winter — around 24 days with snowfall in an average year, concentrated between November and April.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Sunshine (h/day) | Wind (km/h) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4° | 1° | 58 mm | 2.9 | 29 | 7 |
| Feb | 5° | 1° | 52 mm | 4.9 | 29 | 6 |
| Mar | 7° | 2° | 50 mm | 6.6 | 25 | 4 |
| Apr | 10° | 4° | 44 mm | 10.4 | 25 | 1 |
| May | 15° | 9° | 42 mm | 12.2 | 23 | — |
| Jun | 19° | 13° | 51 mm | 12.8 | 22 | — |
| Jul | 20° | 15° | 71 mm | 12.1 | 23 | — |
| Aug | 21° | 15° | 68 mm | 11 | 22 | — |
| Sep | 18° | 13° | 57 mm | 8.9 | 24 | — |
| Oct | 13° | 9° | 68 mm | 5.3 | 27 | — |
| Nov | 8° | 5° | 56 mm | 3.2 | 27 | 2 |
| Dec | 6° | 3° | 61 mm | 2.2 | 28 | 3 |
A warming climate: Copenhagen's warmest month (August) has warmed from an average high of 19°C in the 1950s to 21°C today — a shift of +1.2°C over roughly seventy years.
Sunshine is most generous in June, averaging about 12.8 hours a day, and thinnest in December at roughly 2.2 hours. The breeziest stretch of the year comes around January, when daily winds typically peak near 29 km/h.
Best time to visit: June–August offers the most comfortable conditions, with daytime highs around 20°C. Pack strictly by season: summer calls for light layers, winter for a serious coat, hat, and gloves. For the coldest spell around January, bring warmer layers.
Copenhagen weather — frequently asked questions
Does it snow in Copenhagen?
Yes. Copenhagen averages about 24 days with snowfall per year, falling mostly between November and April.
How cold are winters in Copenhagen?
January is the coldest month in Copenhagen: daytime highs average just 4°C and nights drop to around 1°C.
What is the sunniest month in Copenhagen?
June, with roughly 12.8 hours of sunshine a day on average over 2015–2024. The dimmest month is December, at about 2.2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
Weather-wise, June–August is the sweet spot in Copenhagen: average daytime highs around 20°C with less rain than the July peak. Data from 2015–2024.
What is the rainiest month in Copenhagen?
July is on average the wettest month in Copenhagen, with about 71 mm of rainfall. The driest month is typically May, at around 42 mm.
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 archive. Averages computed from daily records.