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 the coldest month, with highs of just 4°C and 13.1 rain days. Only 2.9 hours of sun a day make it feel dark and damp. The month scores 1 out of 10, so this is low season weather, though New Year's Day on the 1st is a quiet public holiday.
5°C / 1°C · 11 rain days · 4.9 h sun · sea 3°C
February stays cold, with a high of 4.6°C and 10.8 rain days, but sun hours rise slightly to 4.9. The score is 1.8, still firmly low season. Sea temperature drops to its yearly low of 2.7°C, so swimming is out of the question.
7°C / 1°C · 11 rain days · 6.6 h sun · sea 4°C
March brings a small lift, with highs of 6.6°C and 11.2 rain days. Sun hours climb to 6.6, but the score of 2.3 shows the weather is still cold and often wet. It's a transition month rather than a good time to visit.
10°C / 4°C · 9 rain days · 10.4 h sun · sea 8°C
April highs reach 10.3°C with fewer rain days, 9.4, and sun hours jump to 10.4. The score rises to 4, moving into 'ok' territory. Easter falls this month, with Maundy Thursday on the 2nd through Easter Monday on the 6th, adding holiday interest.
15°C / 9°C · 10 rain days · 12.2 h sun · sea 13°C
May warms up nicely to 15.3°C highs with 9.9 rain days and 12.2 hours of sun, giving an 'ok' score of 5.8. Sea temperature is still cool at 12.6°C. Ascension Day on the 14th, a bank closing day on the 15th, and Pentecost and Whit Monday at month's end add several holidays.
20°C / 13°C · 10 rain days · 12.8 h sun · sea 17°C
June is the top-scoring month at 7 out of 10, with highs of 19.5°C, 10.1 rain days and 12.8 hours of sun daily. Sea temperature reaches 16.8°C, making early swims possible. Constitution Day falls on 5 June, a half-day public holiday.
20°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 12.1 h sun · sea 19°C
July is warm, with highs of 20.4°C, though rain days rise to 12.7 and rainfall reaches 71 mm, the wettest month. Sun hours stay high at 12.1, and sea temperature peaks near 19.1°C. The score of 6.6 keeps it in the good season despite the showers.
21°C / 15°C · 12 rain days · 11.0 h sun · sea 19°C
August is the warmest month, with highs of 20.6°C and sea temperature at 19°C, ideal for swimming. Rain days sit at 12.1 with 68 mm of rainfall, and sun hours average 11. The score of 6.7 keeps August firmly in good season.
18°C / 13°C · 11 rain days · 8.9 h sun · sea 18°C
September cools slightly to 17.7°C highs, with 11.3 rain days and 8.9 hours of sun. Sea temperature stays mild at 17.8°C. A score of 6.6 keeps this a good month, often with fewer crowds than midsummer.
13°C / 9°C · 13 rain days · 5.3 h sun · sea 13°C
October sees a sharp drop to 12.8°C highs, with rain days climbing to 12.5 and rainfall at 69 mm. Sun hours fall to 5.3, and the score drops to 3.6, back into low season territory as days grow short and wet.
8°C / 5°C · 12 rain days · 3.2 h sun · sea 8°C
November turns cold and dark, with highs of 8.2°C, 12 rain days and only 3.2 hours of sun a day. The score falls to 1.2. Sea temperature drops to 8.3°C, signalling the start of the harsh Danish winter.
6°C / 3°C · 13 rain days · 2.2 h sun · sea 5°C
December is the lowest-scoring month at 0.7, with highs of just 5.7°C, 13.1 rain days and only 2.2 hours of sun daily. It's cold and dark, but Christmas Eve on the 24th, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day and New Year's Eve bring a strong run of holidays and festive atmosphere.
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 exploring Copenhagen. Highs reach 19.5°C with 12.8 hours of sun a day, and rain falls on about 10 days, leaving plenty of dry time for walking the streets and sitting outside.
Beach
July and August bring the warmest sea temperatures, at 19.1°C and 19°C. Air highs of 20.4–20.6°C make swimming and lying on the sand comfortable, even though these are also the rainiest months, with 71mm and 68mm.
Hiking & nature
May and June suit hiking best. Daytime highs climb from 15.3°C in May to 19.5°C in June, sun hours rise to over 12 a day, and rainfall stays moderate at 42–51mm, giving cool mornings and long bright afternoons on the trail.
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 scores 6.7 out of 10, one of the highest months of the year. The high reaches 20.6°C and the sea warms to 19°C, good for swimming. There are 12.1 rain days and 11 hours of sun, so expect some showers but plenty of daylight too.
Yes, June is the top-scoring month at 7 out of 10. Highs average 19.5°C and the sea reaches 16.8°C. Rain falls on 10.1 days with 51mm total, less wet than mid-summer, and sun hours peak at 12.8, the longest of the year.
October scores only 3.6 and is marked as a tougher month. The high drops to 12.8°C, rain falls on 12.5 days totaling 69mm, and sun hours fall to 5.3. It's cooler and wetter, better suited to travellers who don't mind grey, shortening days.
January scores just 1, the lowest of the year. Highs sit at 4°C, lows near freezing at 0.7°C, and sun hours drop to 2.9, the shortest of the year. With 13.1 rain days and a sea temperature of 3.2°C, it suits travellers seeking a quiet, cold-weather trip rather than beach days.
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