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Best time to visit · Denmark
On the climate data, the best time to visit Copenhagen is May – September, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 65°F (18°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain in June. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 37°F to 70°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 27.4 in (697 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 37°F3°C | 37°F3°C | 41°F5°C | 50°F10°C | 59°F15°C | 65°F18°C | 70°F21°C | 69°F21°C | 63°F17°C | 54°F12°C | 46°F8°C | 40°F4°C |
| Avg low | 31°F0°C | 31°F-1°C | 33°F0°C | 38°F4°C | 47°F8°C | 54°F12°C | 59°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 53°F12°C | 46°F8°C | 40°F5°C | 35°F1°C |
| Rain | 2.4 in61 mm | 1.9 in48 mm | 1.7 in42 mm | 1.3 in34 mm | 1.9 in47 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 2.1 in54 mm | 2.8 in70 mm | 2.4 in62 mm | 2.5 in63 mm |
| Humidity | 92% | 91% | 88% | 83% | 80% | 80% | 79% | 80% | 83% | 88% | 92% | 93% |
| Cloud | 84% | 80% | 71% | 59% | 59% | 62% | 63% | 65% | 65% | 73% | 79% | 84% |
| Comfort | 40 | 42 | 47 | 66 | 80 | 86 | 86 | 83 | 85 | 65 | 50 | 39 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 16 m (52 ft), close to Copenhagen's own ~10 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 37–40°F (3–4°C) and lows down to 31°F (-1°C). About 6.8 in (172 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in January & February. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 40/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 41°F highs in March to 59°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (0°C). Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 64/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 65–70°F (18–21°C). It's the wettest season, with about 8.5 in (216 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 54°F (12°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).
Temperatures slide from 63°F highs in September to 46°F by November. About 7.3 in (186 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 40°F (5°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 67/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 2 Good, 2 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: May – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Copenhagen is May – September, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 65°F (18°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain in June. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with about 1.3 in (34 mm). The yearly total is around 27.4 in (697 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C) and highs of 37°F (3°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 70°F (21°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 80%, and highs peak around 70°F (21°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in January & February, bottoming out around 31°F (-1°C) in February.
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