Weather by month for Copenhagen, the best months to go and how Denmark's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Aug
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 20°C to 21°C · 10–12 rain days
Jul, Sep
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 18°C to 20°C · 11–13 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 · 11–13 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 1°C | 13 days (58 mm) | 2.9 h/day | 3°C | 1.0/10 |
| February | 5°C / 1°C | 11 days (52 mm) | 4.9 h/day | 3°C | 1.8/10 |
| March | 7°C / 1°C | 11 days (50 mm) | 6.6 h/day | 4°C | 2.3/10 |
| April | 10°C / 4°C | 9 days (44 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 8°C | 4.0/10 |
| May | 15°C / 9°C | 10 days (42 mm) | 12.2 h/day | 13°C | 5.8/10 |
| Best month: June | 20°C / 13°C | 10 days (51 mm) | 12.8 h/day | 17°C | 7.0/10 |
| July | 20°C / 14°C | 13 days (71 mm) | 12.1 h/day | 19°C | 6.6/10 |
| Best month: August | 21°C / 15°C | 12 days (68 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 19°C | 6.7/10 |
| September | 18°C / 13°C | 11 days (57 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 18°C | 6.6/10 |
| October | 13°C / 9°C | 13 days (69 mm) | 5.3 h/day | 13°C | 3.6/10 |
| November | 8°C / 5°C | 12 days (56 mm) | 3.2 h/day | 8°C | 1.2/10 |
| December | 6°C / 3°C | 13 days (61 mm) | 2.2 h/day | 5°C | 0.7/10 |
Figures for Copenhagen; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
4°C / 1°C · 13 rain days · 2.9 h sun · sea 3°C
January is cold and dark in Denmark, with highs of just 4°C and only 2.9 hours of sun a day. Rain or sleet falls on 13.1 days. With a score of 1, this is one of the toughest months to visit, but New Year's Day falls here if you're already around for the holidays.
5°C / 1°C · 11 rain days · 4.9 h sun · sea 3°C
Highs reach 4.6°C and rain falls on close to 11 days. Sun hours creep up slightly to 4.9, but the sea stays near freezing at 2.7°C. The low score of 1.8 reflects the lingering cold and short days.
7°C / 1°C · 11 rain days · 6.6 h sun · sea 4°C
Spring starts to show with highs of 6.6°C and more sun, 6.6 hours a day. Rain is still frequent at 11.2 days. The score of 2.3 shows conditions remain raw, though the chill is easing compared to midwinter.
10°C / 4°C · 9 rain days · 10.4 h sun · sea 8°C
Temperatures climb to a 10.3°C high and sun hours jump to 10.4, while rain days drop to 9.4. Easter holidays fall this month, including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday. With a score of 4, April marks a reasonable shift toward spring.
15°C / 9°C · 10 rain days · 12.2 h sun · sea 13°C
Highs of 15.3°C and 12.2 hours of sun make May feel like proper spring, with rain on just under 10 days. Ascension Day, Pentecost and Whit Monday all fall in May. The score rises to 5.8, an okay time to visit.
20°C / 13°C · 10 rain days · 12.8 h sun · sea 17°C
June brings warm, long days with highs of 19.5°C and 12.8 hours of sun, plus Constitution Day on the 5th. Rain is light, around 10 days with 51mm. This is one of the best months, scoring 7.
20°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 12.1 h sun · sea 19°C
July is the warmest stretch with highs around 20.4°C and sea temperatures reaching 19.1°C, good for swimming. Rain picks up to 12.7 days and 71mm, the wettest total of the year. The score of 6.6 still marks it as good.
21°C / 15°C · 12 rain days · 11.0 h sun · sea 19°C
August stays warm with a 20.6°C high and the warmest sea at 19°C. Rain falls on about 12 days with 68mm. Sun hours ease to 11, but the score of 6.7 keeps August among the good months.
18°C / 13°C · 11 rain days · 8.9 h sun · sea 18°C
September cools gradually to a 17.7°C high, with sun hours dropping to 8.9 and rain on 11.3 days. The sea is still warm enough to swim at 17.8°C. A score of 6.6 keeps this a good month for a visit.
13°C / 9°C · 13 rain days · 5.3 h sun · sea 13°C
Autumn turns colder, with highs of 12.8°C and rain on 12.5 days totalling 69mm. Sun hours fall sharply to 5.3. The score drops to 3.6, reflecting the wetter, greyer conditions typical of Danish autumn.
8°C / 5°C · 12 rain days · 3.2 h sun · sea 8°C
November is cold and damp, with highs of just 8.2°C and rain on 12 days. Sun hours fall to 3.2, among the lowest of the year. The low score of 1.2 reflects the short, grey days that define this month.
6°C / 3°C · 13 rain days · 2.2 h sun · sea 5°C
December is the darkest month, with sun hours down to 2.2 and highs of only 5.7°C. Rain falls on 13.1 days. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day and New Year's Eve all fall here, but weather-wise it scores just 0.7, the lowest of the year.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 4°C | 5°C | 7°C | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 20°C | 21°C | 18°C | 13°C | 8°C | 6°C |
| Aarhus | 4°C | 5°C | 7°C | 11°C | 15°C | 19°C | 20°C | 20°C | 17°C | 13°C | 8°C | 6°C |
| Odense | 5°C | 5°C | 8°C | 11°C | 16°C | 20°C | 21°C | 21°C | 18°C | 13°C | 8°C | 6°C |
| Skagen | 5°C | 5°C | 6°C | 9°C | 14°C | 18°C | 19°C | 19°C | 16°C | 12°C | 8°C | 6°C |
| Billund | 4°C | 5°C | 7°C | 11°C | 16°C | 19°C | 20°C | 20°C | 17°C | 13°C | 8°C | 6°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
June is the best month for city trips. Copenhagen highs reach 19.5°C with 12.8 hours of sun a day, and rain falls on about 10 days, making it comfortable for walking and cycling around town.
Beach
July and August suit beach time best. Sea temperatures hit 19.1°C and 19°C, the warmest of the year, with air highs around 20°C, though rain falls on 12 to 13 days each month.
Hiking & nature
May and June work well for hiking. Daytime highs climb from 15.3°C to 19.5°C, sunshine hours rise to over 12 a day, and rain days drop to around 10, giving drier trails than summer.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Maundy Thursday (2 Apr), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Ascension Day (14 May), Bank closing day (15 May), Pentecost (24 May), Whit Monday (25 May)
Public holidays: Constitution Day (5 Jun)
Public holidays: Christmas Eve (24 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec), New Year's Eve (31 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August is one of the best months to visit. It has a score of 6.7 out of 10, the warmest sea temperature of the year at 19°C, and a high of 20.6°C. There are 12.1 rain days and 68mm of rain, so pack a light rain jacket.
October is rated as a month to think twice about, scoring 3.6 out of 10. The high drops to 12.8°C and sunshine falls to 5.3 hours a day. Rain is common too, with 12.5 rain days and 69mm of rainfall, the wettest figure outside July.
June and August are the top-rated months. June scores 7 out of 10 with a high of 19.5°C and 12.8 hours of sunshine, the most of any month. August scores 6.7 and has the warmest sea at 19°C, good for swimming.
No, January scores just 1 out of 10, the lowest of the year. The high is only 4°C and the low drops to 0.7°C. Sunshine is scarce at 2.9 hours a day, and the sea is cold at 3.2°C, so this month suits travellers seeking a quiet, dark winter trip rather than beach weather.
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