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Copenhagen in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Copenhagen in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Copenhagen in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
Copenhagen in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Copenhagen has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Copenhagen in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Copenhagen for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +64°F.

Is Copenhagen warm or cold in September?

Copenhagen is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Copenhagen:

Water temperature in Copenhagen in September

Water in Copenhagen in September is Fresh. It varies from +56°F to +67°F, with an average of +61°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +63°F.

The water temperature in September 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 September?

Water temperature (+61°F) in Copenhagen in September might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
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.

Climate in Copenhagen in September

Copenhagen weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+70°F+63°F+54°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+36°F+21°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+79°F+72°F
Rainfall
63 mm55 mm59 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s6 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+64°F+61°F+55°F
Humidity
75%78%82%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
653
Cloudy days
899
Rainy days
141518
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 63 mm to 55 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 78%. Winds are stronger in comparison to August, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in August to 5 in September.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Copenhagen in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 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 increasing during September, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Copenhagen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 30%, leading to total precipitation of around 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
September 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 September in Copenhagen?

This is the weather in Copenhagen in September 2023:
1 September
🌧️
+70°F
2 September
☀️
+70°F
3 September
☁️
+67°F
4 September
☀️
+76°F
5 September
☀️
+78°F
6 September
☀️
+73°F
7 September
☁️
+70°F
8 September
☁️
+77°F
9 September
☀️
+75°F
10 September
☁️
+78°F
11 September
🌫️
+68°F
12 September
🌧️
+72°F
13 September
☁️
+66°F
14 September
☁️
+66°F
15 September
☁️
+65°F
16 September
☁️
+69°F
17 September
☁️
+72°F
18 September
☁️
+72°F
19 September
☁️
+66°F
20 September
☁️
+69°F
21 September
☀️
+72°F
22 September
☁️
+67°F
23 September
☁️
+62°F
24 September
☁️
+65°F
25 September
☁️
+63°F
26 September
☁️
+67°F
27 September
☁️
+72°F
28 September
☁️
+71°F
29 September
🌧️
+65°F
30 September
☀️
+64°F
In September 2023 Copenhagen had 7 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Copenhagen?

It’s always a good time to visit Copenhagen, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Copenhagen in September?

September 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 September?

In general, you can swim in Copenhagen in September, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +61°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Copenhagen rainy in September?

Copenhagen is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Copenhagen in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Copenhagen in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Denmark

Check out the weather for other cities in Denmark.

Monthly weather in Copenhagen

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.