Average highs in Copenhagen run from 4 °C (39 °F) in January to 21 °C (69 °F) in August. By the numbers, the best months to go are June, July, August.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Pick a month
Copenhagen climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Sea | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 1°C / 33°F | 9 | 58 mm | 3°C | 7 h 37 min |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | 1°C / 33°F | 7 | 52 mm | 3°C | 9 h 31 min |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | 1°C / 35°F | 8 | 50 mm | 4°C | 11 h 39 min |
| April | 10°C / 51°F | 4°C / 39°F | 6 | 44 mm | 7°C | 14 h 05 min |
| May | 15°C / 60°F | 8°C / 47°F | 7 | 42 mm | 12°C | 16 h 14 min |
| June | 20°C / 67°F | 13°C / 55°F | 6 | 51 mm | 17°C | 17 h 30 min |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 14°C / 58°F | 9 | 71 mm | 19°C | 16 h 58 min |
| August | 21°C / 69°F | 15°C / 59°F | 9 | 68 mm | 19°C | 15 h 01 min |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 55°F | 7 | 57 mm | 18°C | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 48°F | 10 | 69 mm | 12°C | 10 h 18 min |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 5°C / 41°F | 8 | 56 mm | 8°C | 8 h 10 min |
| December | 6°C / 42°F | 3°C / 37°F | 10 | 61 mm | 5°C | 7 h 03 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €80–170 (budget) to €220–420 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: June, July, August.
- Where to stay: Indre By for sights; Vesterbro or Nørrebro for food and value; Christianshavn for canals.
Nearby cities
Berlin weather · Amsterdam weather · Prague weather · Krakow weather
FAQ
What is the best month to visit Copenhagen?
By weather alone, June, July, August score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually June, July, August, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Copenhagen?
August, with average highs of 21 °C (69 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Copenhagen?
October, with about 10 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.