Copenhagen Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Copenhagen can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C (39°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Copenhagen experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 750 mm (30 in) yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. August brings wetter days averaging 81 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation, spread over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month April experiences a drier climate, with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall spread across 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Copenhagen Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Copenhagen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 2°C (36°F) in February to 16°C (61°F) in July.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Copenhagen.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s (8 knots) and 6 m/s (12 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in June and August and highest during January, February, March, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)