Weather & climate · Copenhagen

Best Time to Visit Denmark

July to August

The best time to visit Denmark is July to August, when daytime highs in Copenhagen are around 21°C. June and September are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (21°C by day), February the coldest (-1°C at night), and August the wettest with about 83 mm of rain.

21°C

Warmest: July

-1°C

Coldest nights: February

697 mm

Rain per year

83 mm

Wettest: August

Denmark weather by month

Jan3°C-0°C61 mm
Feb3°C-1°C48 mm
Mar5°C0°C42 mm
Apr10°C4°C34 mm
May15°C8°C47 mm
Jun18°C12°C64 mm
Jul21°C15°C69 mm
Aug21°C15°C83 mm
Sep17°C12°C54 mm
Oct12°C8°C70 mm
Nov8°C5°C62 mm
Dec4°C1°C63 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	3°C	-0°C	61 mm	92%	84%	Cold
February	3°C	-1°C	48 mm	91%	80%	Cold
March	5°C	0°C	42 mm	88%	71%	Cold
April	10°C	4°C	34 mm	83%	59%	Fair
May	15°C	8°C	47 mm	80%	59%	Fair
June	18°C	12°C	64 mm	80%	62%	Good
July	21°C	15°C	69 mm	79%	63%	Best time
August	21°C	15°C	83 mm	80%	65%	Best time
September	17°C	12°C	54 mm	83%	65%	Good
October	12°C	8°C	70 mm	88%	73%	Fair
November	8°C	5°C	62 mm	92%	79%	Cold
December	4°C	1°C	63 mm	93%	84%	Cold

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Copenhagen (55.67, 12.58). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Denmark have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Denmark?

July to August. The best time to visit Denmark is July to August, when daytime highs in Copenhagen are around 21°C. June and September are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (21°C by day), February the coldest (-1°C at night), and August the wettest with about 83 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Denmark?

July, with average highs of 21°C in Copenhagen.

What is the coldest month in Denmark?

February, when nights drop to about -1°C and days reach 3°C.

What is the rainiest month in Denmark?

August with about 83 mm; April is the driest (34 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Denmark?

December is the least comfortable month on average: 4°C by day and 63 mm of rain.

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