The month in detail
What to expect in November
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Copenhagen. Temperatures drop (8°C) and rain returns (33% of days). Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
November ranks 10 out of 12 months in Copenhagen. Compared to October: −5°C daytime, −1.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in November
UV index
1 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
4°
Sea
7°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
7.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
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Is November the right month?
The best month in Copenhagen is June (7.6/10), 6.6 pts higher than November.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Copenhagen
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Tours, tickets, experiences
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Copenhagen
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Denmark
🗣️LanguageDanish
💶CurrencyDanish Krone (kr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJune · 20°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 4°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 33%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in November
If November doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Copenhagen ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
DenmarkTemperate oceanic climate with a 7.6 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
55.68°N · 12.57°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
July is the best month with 20.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 7.4h of sunshine and 27.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Copenhagen get in July?
Copenhagen averages 7.4 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Copenhagen?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Copenhagen in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 20.0°C.
Is Copenhagen good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Copenhagen scores 0.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.2/10.
When should you avoid Copenhagen?
January is the most difficult month to visit Copenhagen, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in November?
In November, the sea averages 7°C in Copenhagen: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Copenhagen in November?
The average UV index reaches 1 in November in Copenhagen (low), with about 7.9h of daylight. No protection needed.