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When is the best time to visit Kopenhaga?
In general the best time to visit Kopenhaga is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kopenhaga in different months
This is the average weather in Kopenhaga for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +70°F during July.
In January, February, March, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 72 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 63 mm in August.
November, December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +34°F.
Climate in Kopenhaga
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kopenhaga for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +52°F | +57°F | +63°F | +75°F | +81°F | +88°F | +88°F | +84°F | +82°F | +72°F | +63°F | +54°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +37°F | +37°F | +43°F | +50°F | +59°F | +66°F | +70°F | +70°F | +63°F | +54°F | +45°F | +39°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -4°F | +3°F | +5°F | +23°F | +32°F | +39°F | +41°F | +43°F | +36°F | +21°F | +16°F | 0°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +42°F | +41°F | +41°F | +47°F | +56°F | +64°F | +69°F | +69°F | +67°F | +61°F | +53°F | +46°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 86 | 84 | 80 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 78 | 83 | 85 | 87 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 32 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 39 | 53 | 55 | 63 | 57 | 60 | 51 | 43 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 17 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kopenhaga during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kopenhaga is August with average maximum temperature going up to +70°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +30°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Kopenhaga during the whole year:
Kopenhaga achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +64°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +36°F in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kopenhaga looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kopenhaga is December with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kopenhaga during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 39 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 14 rainy days and 63 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Kopenhaga during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 8 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kopenhaga:
What is the hottest month in Kopenhaga?
The hottest month in Kopenhaga is August with average maximum temperature of +70°F.
What is the coldest month in Kopenhaga?
The coldest month in Kopenhaga is January with minimum temperatures of +30°F.
Is Kopenhaga worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kopenhaga could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kopenhaga?
if you're looking to visit Kopenhaga when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, October, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 23 mm of rain.
Other cities in Denmark
Check out the weather for other cities in Denmark.
Monthly weather in Kopenhaga
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kopenhaga, 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.
