Weather by month for central Denmark, the best months to go and how Denmark's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C · 12 rain days
May, Jul, Aug, Sep
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 16°C to 20°C · 12–14 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 4°C to 13°C · 11–15 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 0°C | 13 days (63 mm) | 3.0 h/day | 1.2/10 |
| February | 5°C / 0°C | 11 days (63 mm) | 4.6 h/day | 2.0/10 |
| March | 7°C / 1°C | 12 days (57 mm) | 6.7 h/day | 2.2/10 |
| April | 11°C / 3°C | 11 days (58 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| May | 16°C / 7°C | 12 days (60 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| Best month: June | 19°C / 11°C | 12 days (72 mm) | 12.9 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| July | 20°C / 13°C | 14 days (94 mm) | 12.2 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| August | 20°C / 13°C | 13 days (81 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| September | 17°C / 11°C | 12 days (74 mm) | 8.6 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| October | 13°C / 8°C | 14 days (82 mm) | 5.3 h/day | 3.7/10 |
| November | 8°C / 4°C | 14 days (63 mm) | 3.0 h/day | 1.0/10 |
| December | 5°C / 2°C | 15 days (68 mm) | 2.2 h/day | 0.7/10 |
Figures for central Denmark; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
4°C / 0°C · 13 rain days · 3.0 h sun
January is cold, dark and wet. Highs average 4°C, lows sit at 0°C, and rain falls on 13 days. You get only about 3 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 1.2 with an 'avoid' verdict, so skip it unless you have a reason to be in Denmark now.
5°C / 0°C · 11 rain days · 4.6 h sun
February is still a poor time to go. Highs reach just 5°C and lows stay near 0°C. Rain days drop to about 11, and sunshine rises to about 4.6 hours a day. The score of 2 gives an 'avoid' verdict, because short, chilly days limit what you can do outside.
7°C / 1°C · 12 rain days · 6.7 h sun
March brings little real change. Highs average 7°C, lows are under 1°C, and it rains on about 12 days. Sunshine grows to about 6.7 hours a day. The score is 2.2 with an 'avoid' verdict, so wait at least a month if you want milder weather.
11°C / 3°C · 11 rain days · 10.4 h sun
April is the first month worth considering. Highs climb to about 11°C, and rain falls on about 11 days. Sunshine jumps to about 10.4 hours a day. The score of 4.2 means 'ok': fine for city trips if you pack warm layers, but not yet good for time outdoors.
16°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 11.9 h sun
May is a good month to visit. Highs reach about 15.5°C, lows are around 7°C, and rain falls on about 12 days. You get nearly 12 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 6.4 with a 'good' verdict, and evenings are long enough for plenty of sightseeing.
19°C / 11°C · 12 rain days · 12.9 h sun
June is the best month to go. Highs average about 19°C, and lows stay near 11°C. Rain falls on about 12 days, but June has the most sunshine of the year, at about 12.9 hours a day. With the top score of 7.6, it is the month to choose if you can.
20°C / 13°C · 14 rain days · 12.2 h sun
July is warm and good, but wetter. Highs reach 20°C, yet rain falls on about 14 days and the month gets the most rain, at 94 mm. Sunshine stays high at about 12.2 hours a day. It scores 7.1, a 'good' verdict, so bring a rain jacket.
20°C / 13°C · 13 rain days · 11.1 h sun
August is the warmest month, with highs of about 20.4°C and lows of 13°C. Rain falls on about 13 days, with 81 mm in total. Sunshine is about 11 hours a day. The score of 7.4 gives a 'good' verdict, close to June.
17°C / 11°C · 12 rain days · 8.6 h sun
September is still a good time to visit. Highs are about 17°C, lows stay near 11°C, and it rains on about 12 days. Sunshine falls to about 8.6 hours a day. It scores 7.3, a 'good' verdict, and is a sound choice for the last mild weather.
13°C / 8°C · 14 rain days · 5.3 h sun
October is when conditions turn. Highs drop to about 12.5°C, rain falls on about 14 days, and the total is 82 mm. Sunshine shrinks to about 5.3 hours a day. The score of 3.7 gives an 'avoid' verdict, because wet, darker days make outdoor plans hard.
8°C / 4°C · 14 rain days · 3.0 h sun
November is a bad time to go. Highs are about 8°C, it rains on about 14 days, and sunshine is only 3 hours a day. It scores just 1, an 'avoid' verdict. Grey skies and short days leave little reason to visit this month.
5°C / 2°C · 15 rain days · 2.2 h sun
December is the worst month of the year. Highs average about 5°C, and rain falls on about 14.5 days, the most of any month. Sunshine drops to about 2.2 hours a day. With the lowest score of 0.7 and an 'avoid' verdict, choose a summer month instead.
By trip type
City sightseeing
June is the best month for a city break. Highs reach about 19°C and lows about 11°C. It also has the most sun of the year, at 12.9 hours. July is warmer but wetter, with 94 mm of rain over 14.3 days.
Hiking & nature
May and June suit hiking best. Highs of 15.5°C to 19.2°C are mild enough for long walks, and rain stays at 60–72 mm. May is the drier of the two, with 60 mm over 11.7 rain days.
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FAQ
Yes, June is the best month to visit Denmark. It has the highest score of the year, 7.6 out of 10. Daytime highs reach about 19°C and nights stay near 11°C. It also has the most sun of any month, at 12.9 hours. Rain still falls on about 12 days, with 72 mm in total, so pack a rain jacket.
Yes, August is a good month, with a score of 7.4. It is the warmest month, with highs of about 20°C and lows of 13°C. The downside is rain. Expect about 13 wet days and 81 mm of rain. July is similar but wetter, with 94 mm over about 14 days.
Yes, September is a good month, with a score of 7.3, almost as high as August. Highs are about 17°C and lows about 11°C. You get less sun than in summer, 8.6 hours instead of 11 to 13. Rain falls on about 12 days. By October the score drops to 3.7.
Not if good weather matters to you. December scores 0.7, the lowest of the year, and January scores 1.2. Highs are only 4 to 5°C, and lows are near 0 to 2°C. December has just 2.2 hours of sun and rain on about 15 days. November, January and February are rated avoid too.
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