Copenhagen, DenmarkQuick decision
When to visit Copenhagen?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–20°C in June
🌧 Least rain
33% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (40%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Design & MuseumsYear-round — Louisiana, Design Museum and contemporary architecture.
Cycling & DistrictsMay–September — Nyhavn, Christiania, Nørrebro by bike.
New Nordic CuisineYear-round — Noma, Geranium and street food at Torvehallerne.
Christmas & HyggeDecember — Tivoli lights, Christmas markets and mulled wine.
FamilyJune–August — Tivoli, Amager beaches and long days.
Monthly climate data
Copenhagen weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 1°C | 4°C | 40% | 1.8 | 2.0h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 1°C | 5°C | 39% | 1.8 | 4.8h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 7°C | 35% | 1.5 | 7.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 4°C | 10°C | 30% | 1.4 | 11.8h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 15°C | 31% | 1.3 | 13.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 20°C | 33% | 1.7 | 13.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 20°C | 42% | 2.3 | 13.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 20°C | 38% | 2.0 | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 18°C | 35% | 1.9 | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 13°C | 42% | 2.5 | 5.9h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 8°C | 38% | 1.7 | 2.4h | 3.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 6°C | 39% | 1.8 | 1.0h | 1.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 11°C, 32% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 20°C, 38% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 13°C, 38% rainy days, 6.0h sunshine/day. Score: 4.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°C, 39% rainy days, 2.6h sunshine/day. Score: 2.3/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 33% rainy days and 20°C.
January is the wettest month with 40% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 20°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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