When to go to Denmark?
The climate in Denmark is of the oceanic variety and typically has long, cold and wet winters. Temperatures in January rarely go beyond 4°C during the day. In summer, temperatures are warm, with 22°C in Copenhagen during the day in the month of August, but they quickly cool down as soon as night falls. July and August are often haunted by frequent rain.
Contrary to what you may think, the winters in Denmark are not that cold. Minimum temperatures are close to 0°C. During the daytime, the temperature is 4°C on average in January and February. The sky is grey the majority of the time and it is not uncommon to not see the sun appear for several days. December and January are very rainy months. In addition to this, there is wind which blows in the form of heavy gusts. Add to that the fact that the days become very short – as the sun rises around 8.30am and sets at around 3.30pm – and this time of year is not really recommended to visit the country.
Spring in Denmark stays cool with temperatures in April which don’t go beyond 11°C. It is starting in the month of June that temperatures start to get warm, with maximum temperatures at 19°C. The sky becomes less grey and the sunshine makes greater appearances. During these months, rainfall is at its lowest for the whole year.
People look forward to the summer. Temperatures are rather warm, with 22°C in Copenhagen in August, but these are a lot cooler as soon as night falls, dropping to 13°C. Having subsided in spring, the rain returns in July and August. You will therefore need to bring a waterproof jacket and warm jumper in your suitcase.
As soon as autumn rears its head, the sky becomes greyer and the sun becomes a rarity. Temperatures go down to 12°C during the daytime and drop to 6°C at night.
Denmark is not the ideal destination to go for a swim in the sea! The water temperature is 3°C in January and barely reaches 18°C in August. In the absence of swimming, you’ll be able to take a walk on the superb fine sand beaches, or along the giant sand dunes and enjoy the best of nature.
To explore the country, the ideal season runs from the end of May to the start of September, with a preference for the month of June which is less wet than July and August. The temperatures will be warm but don’t forget to take a good jumper as it quickly cools down at night.
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Temperatures Copenhagen
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| Min temperature | -1° | -1° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 3° | 0° |
| Max temperature | 4° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 7° | 5° |
| Sea temperature | 3° | 3° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 6° |
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Rainfall Copenhagen
The weather month by month in Denmark
Weather Copenhagen in January
Sea: 3 °
| 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month |
In January, in Copenhagen, temperatures range from -1 to 4 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 48 inches, for 18 days without rain.
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Weather Copenhagen in February
Sea: 3 °
| 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month |
In February, in Copenhagen, temperatures range from -1 to 4 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 40 inches, for 20 days without rain.
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Weather Copenhagen in March
Sea: 3 °
| 10 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In March, in Copenhagen, Minimum temperatures vary between -0 in the morning and 7 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 31 inches, for 22 days without rain.
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Weather Copenhagen in April
Sea: 7 °
| 10 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In April, in Copenhagen, temperatures range from 3 to 11 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The daily rainfall is around 39 inches, there are 20 days without rain in the month.
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Weather Copenhagen in May
Sea: 11 °
| 11 d/month | 7 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In May, in Copenhagen, temperatures range from 7 to 16 degrees. The average rainfall is around 42 inches, 20 days without rain in May
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Weather Copenhagen in June
Sea: 16 °
| 11 d/month | 7 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In June, in Copenhagen, Minimum temperatures vary between 11 in the morning and 19 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 49 inches, for 21 days without rain.
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Weather Copenhagen in July
Sea: 18 °
| 11 d/month | 10 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In July, in Copenhagen, Minimum temperatures vary between 13 in the morning and 22 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 72 inches, for 18 days without rain.
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Weather Copenhagen in August
Sea: 18 °
| 11 d/month | 10 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month |
In August, in Copenhagen, Minimum temperatures vary between 13 in the morning and 22 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 65 inches, for 18 days without rain.
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Weather Copenhagen in September
Sea: 17 °
| 9 d/month | 7 d/month | 6 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month |
In September, in Copenhagen, temperatures range from 10 to 17 degrees. Rainfall in September: 62 inches, for about 22 days without rain.
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Weather Copenhagen in October
Sea: 13 °
| 7 d/month | 7 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month |
In October, in Copenhagen, temperatures range from 6 to 12 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 60 inches, 19 days without rain in October
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Weather Copenhagen in November
Sea: 10 °
| 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In November, in Copenhagen, temperatures range from 3 to 7 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The daily rainfall is around 61 inches, there are 19 days without rain in the month.
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Weather Copenhagen in December
Sea: 6 °
| 7 d/month | 7 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month |
In December, in Copenhagen, Minimum temperatures vary between -0 in the morning and 5 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 56 inches, for 18 days without rain.
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