When to visit
Copenhagen?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Copenhagen
Capital Region · Denmark

The best weather in Copenhagen is from June, July, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are June, July, September.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
84

Excellent climate

🌥Mild

Temperature
13–19°C
Cool nights
Feels like
11–18°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
51mm
Light rain · 9 days
Sunshine
12.8h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
73%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
77
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun77JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score9111831598480807132129
ClimateColdColdColdColdMildMildMildPleasantMildColdColdCold
Temperature1–4°C1–5°C1–7°C4–10°C9–15°C13–19°C14–20°C15–21°C13–18°C9–13°C5–8°C3–6°C
Feels like-5–-1°C-4–0°C-3–2°C0–7°C5–13°C11–18°C13–19°C14–20°C11–16°C6–10°C1–5°C-2–1°C
Precipitation58mm
12 days
52mm
10 days
50mm
11 days
44mm
8 days
42mm
9 days
51mm
9 days
71mm
11 days
68mm
11 days
57mm
10 days
69mm
12 days
56mm
11 days
61mm
13 days
Sunshine2.3h
☀︎ 30%
4.2h
☀︎ 44%
6.1h
☀︎ 51%
10.4h
☀︎ 73%
12.2h
☀︎ 75%
12.8h
☀︎ 73%
12.1h
☀︎ 72%
11.0h
☀︎ 73%
8.8h
☀︎ 69%
4.6h
☀︎ 44%
2.5h
☀︎ 30%
1.6h
☀︎ 22%
WindSW · 29 km/hSW · 28 km/hSW · 25 km/hW · 25 km/hSW · 23 km/hSW · 22 km/hW · 23 km/hSW · 22 km/hSW · 24 km/hSW · 27 km/hSW · 27 km/hSW · 28 km/h
Humidity (%)86%84%81%74%74%73%74%76%78%82%85%87%
Day length7.8h9.6h11.9h14.2h16.3h17.4h16.8h15.0h12.7h10.4h8.3h7.1h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Copenhagen Pride
Culture Night (Kulturnatten)
Distortion Festival
Tivoli Gardens Christmas Market
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival
Copenhagen Light Festival
Copenhagen Marathon
Midsummer's Eve (Sankthansaften)
Events & Festivals
  • Copenhagen Jazz FestivalfestivalSignature event
    July· 50k+ visitors

    One of Europe's most important international jazz events, transforming Copenhagen into a vibrant music hub for ten days.…

  • Copenhagen Pridecultural
    August· 50k+ visitors

    A vibrant and inclusive celebration of LGBTQ+ rights and culture, culminating in a colorful parade through the city cent…

  • Culture Night (Kulturnatten)cultural
    October· 50k+ visitors

    A popular annual event where museums, theaters, churches, and other cultural institutions open their doors late into the…

  • Distortion Festivalfestival
    June· 500k+ visitors

    A massive street party and music festival that moves to different neighborhoods each day, culminating in a large rave. T…

  • Tivoli Gardens Christmas Marketholiday
    November, December· 50k+ visitors

    Tivoli Gardens transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland with festive stalls, decorations, and entertainment. From…

  • Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festivalfood wine
    August· 5k+ visitors

    A ten-day culinary festival celebrating Nordic cuisine, featuring special menus, food markets, and gastronomic events ac…

  • Copenhagen Light Festivalfestival
    February· 50k+ visitors

    An annual festival that illuminates Copenhagen's dark winter nights with stunning light installations and art projection…

  • Copenhagen Marathonsports
    May· 50k+ visitors

    An annual marathon that takes runners through the scenic streets of Copenhagen, attracting both international and local…

  • Midsummer's Eve (Sankthansaften)cultural
    June· 5k+ visitors

    Danes celebrate the longest day of the year with bonfires, singing, and picnics, often by the water. Held on June 23rd,…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Copenhagen?

The best weather in Copenhagen is from June, July, August, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are September, June, July (13–21 °C).

What is the weather like in Copenhagen?

Copenhagen has a climate with an overall score of 4.1/10. Annual temperatures range from 1 °C to 21 °C.

What is the hottest month in Copenhagen?

The hottest month in Copenhagen is August, with average highs of 21 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Copenhagen?

The rainiest month in Copenhagen is July, with an average of 71 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Copenhagen?

Peak season in Copenhagen is May, June, July, August. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Copenhagen?

Shoulder season in Copenhagen falls in April, September, October, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.