Best time to visit Copenhagen
The best months to visit Copenhagen are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and June score best for Copenhagen weather:
- June20° / 11°CJune has long days near solstice, so use evenings for harbor baths, Tivoli lights, and Nyhavn walks.
- July22° / 14°CJuly is the warmest month, ideal for cycling, canal boats, Reffen, and day trips to Roskilde or Helsingør.
- August22° / 14°CAugust stays mild but wetter, with Copenhagen Pride and outdoor plans needing rain layers.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Copenhagen weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -1° | 55 | 11 | 7h | 4° |
| February | 4° | -1° | 40 | 9 | 9h | 2° |
| March | 7° | 0° | 35 | 8 | 11h | 4° |
| April | 12° | 4° | 35 | 7 | 14h | 9° |
| May | 16° | 8° | 45 | 8 | 16h | 13° |
| JuneBest weather | 20° | 11° | 65 | 9 | 17h | 17° |
| JulyBest weather | 22° | 14° | 65 | 9 | 17h | 20° |
| AugustBest weather | 22° | 14° | 80 | 10 | 15h | 19° |
| September | 18° | 11° | 60 | 9 | 12h | 17° |
| October | 12° | 7° | 65 | 11 | 10h | 13° |
| November | 8° | 4° | 60 | 11 | 8h | 8° |
| December | 5° | 1° | 60 | 12 | 7h | 7° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Copenhagen month by month
January
Copenhagen in January: 3.4°C high, -0.7°C low, 55mm rain over 11 days, 7.4h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
February
Copenhagen in February: 3.7°C high, -0.9°C low, 40mm rain over 9 days, 9.3h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
Copenhagen Fashion Week
March
Copenhagen in March: 6.5°C high, 0.3°C low, 35mm rain over 8 days, 11.4h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
April
Copenhagen in April: 11.5°C high, 3.5°C low, 35mm rain over 7 days, 13.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Copenhagen in May: 16.2°C high, 7.7°C low, 45mm rain over 8 days, 16h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
International Workers Day
JuneBest weather
Copenhagen in June: 19.6°C high, 11.4°C low, 65mm rain over 9 days, 17.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
CPH Distortion
JulyBest weather
Copenhagen in July: 22.1°C high, 13.9°C low, 65mm rain over 9 days, 16.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Zulu Sommerbio · Copenhagen Jazzfestival · Grøn Koncert
AugustBest weather
Copenhagen in August: 21.8°C high, 14°C low, 80mm rain over 10 days, 14.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Crafts Fair · Copenhagen Fashion Week · Zulu Sommerbio
September
Copenhagen in September: 17.6°C high, 11.1°C low, 60mm rain over 9 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Copenhagen in October: 12.4°C high, 7°C low, 65mm rain over 11 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Night of Culture (Kulturnatten)
November
Copenhagen in November: 7.7°C high, 3.7°C low, 60mm rain over 11 days, 7.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Copenhagen in December: 4.6°C high, 0.7°C low, 60mm rain over 12 days, 6.8h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
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