Copenhagen weather
World cities · Denmark · 55.68°N 12.57°E
Copenhagen, in Denmark, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.6°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.3°C. The city sees roughly 682mm of rain a year; July is normally the wettest month and March the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6° | 1.3° | 69mm | 14 |
| Feb | 5.3° | 1.3° | 66mm | 13 |
| Mar | 7° | 1.7° | 37mm | 10 |
| Apr | 10.1° | 3.7° | 41mm | 9 |
| May | 14.8° | 8.5° | 45mm | 11 |
| Jun | 19.5° | 13.1° | 41mm | 9 |
| Jul | 20.1° | 14.6° | 74mm | 14 |
| Aug | 20.6° | 15° | 64mm | 11 |
| Sep | 18.1° | 13.1° | 56mm | 9 |
| Oct | 13.3° | 9.6° | 74mm | 13 |
| Nov | 8.6° | 5.8° | 51mm | 11 |
| Dec | 4.9° | 2.2° | 64mm | 14 |
Seasons in Copenhagen
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Copenhagen climb from 7°C in March to 14.8°C by May, while nights ease from 1.7°C to 8.5°C. The season brings around 123mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 20.1°C, peaking in August at 20.6°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (41mm over ~9 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Copenhagen gets roughly 17.3 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.1°C in September to 8.6°C by November, with around 181mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 1.6°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.3°C, daytime high 4.6°C). Expect about 41 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.7 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Copenhagen compares
| Copenhagen | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 682mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 138 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 20.1°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 1.6°C | 3.4°C |
Copenhagen is about 35% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Copenhagen weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Copenhagen?
August is typically the warmest month in Copenhagen, with average daytime highs of 20.6°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 20.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Copenhagen?
July is usually the wettest month, with around 74mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days. March is typically the driest (37mm).
How much does it rain in Copenhagen per year?
Copenhagen receives roughly 682mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 138 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Copenhagen?
Winter nights (December–February) in Copenhagen average around 1.6°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.3°C).
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Copenhagen. June is typically the driest of the warm months (41mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.6°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Copenhagen's weather compare with the UK?
Copenhagen receives 682mm of rain a year, about 35% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 20.1°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 1.6°C versus 3.4°C.