Copenhagen in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 63 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Copenhagen;
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Copenhagen has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Copenhagen in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Copenhagen for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +77°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +63°F.
Is Copenhagen warm or cold in August?
Copenhagen is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +57°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is the hottest month in Copenhagen, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Copenhagen in August
Water in Copenhagen in August is Fresh. It varies from +60°F to +69°F, with an average of +64°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +70°F.
The water temperature in August is one of the warmest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Copenhagen are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +64°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +36°F.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in August?
Water temperature (+64°F) in Copenhagen in August might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
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Climate in Copenhagen in August
Copenhagen weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+70°F
+70°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+41°F
+43°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+84°F
+79°F
Rainfall
54 mm
63 mm
55 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+64°F
+64°F
+61°F
Humidity
72%
75%
78%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
5
Cloudy days
8
8
9
Rainy days
14
14
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +70°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 54 mm to 63 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in July to 6 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Copenhagen in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Copenhagen is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Copenhagen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 192 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Copenhagen, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Copenhagen wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 63 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Copenhagen?
This is the weather in Copenhagen in August 2023:
1 August
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+68°F
2 August
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+69°F
3 August
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+67°F
4 August
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+70°F
5 August
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+68°F
6 August
☁️
+63°F
7 August
🌧️
+60°F
8 August
☁️
+65°F
9 August
🌧️
+58°F
10 August
☁️
+64°F
11 August
☁️
+67°F
12 August
🌧️
+69°F
13 August
☁️
+72°F
14 August
☁️
+73°F
15 August
☁️
+76°F
16 August
☀️
+73°F
17 August
☁️
+69°F
18 August
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+73°F
19 August
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+76°F
20 August
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+73°F
21 August
☁️
+72°F
22 August
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+74°F
23 August
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+72°F
24 August
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+70°F
25 August
🌧️
+76°F
26 August
☀️
+72°F
27 August
🌧️
+67°F
28 August
☀️
+69°F
29 August
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+64°F
30 August
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+68°F
31 August
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+62°F
In August 2023 Copenhagen had 3 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Copenhagen climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Copenhagen in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+48°F) and the highest in 2020 (+56°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 322 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1019 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Copenhagen in August:
Is August a good time to visit Copenhagen?
It’s always a good time to visit Copenhagen, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Copenhagen in August?
August has mild temperatures in Copenhagen. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Can you swim in Copenhagen in August?
In general, you can swim in Copenhagen in August, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +64°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Copenhagen rainy in August?
Copenhagen is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Copenhagen in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Copenhagen in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
How much does it cost to fly to Copenhagen in August?
The normal prices to fly to Copenhagen is $483 - $483. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
Other cities in Denmark
Check out the weather for other cities in Denmark.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Copenhagen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
