Copenhagen, Denmark

Best Time to Visit Copenhagen

The best time to visit Copenhagen is May to September.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeMayCool, some rain

Averages 12°C (53°F) with 47 mm of rain over the month.

5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Copenhagen in May to September for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $105, and daily spend is $45–$150 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 3°C (37°F) with 58 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 3°C (37°F) with 49 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 4°C (39°F) with 49 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 7°C (45°F) with 40 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 47 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 16°C (62°F) with 51 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 18°C (64°F) with 67 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 18°C (64°F) with 72 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 15°C (59°F) with 54 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Good

    Cool, some rain. Averages 11°C (52°F) with 74 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 7°C (44°F) with 55 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 4°C (39°F) with 64 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Copenhagen

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Copenhagen is warmest in July (18°C / 64°F) and coolest in January (3°C / 37°F). October is the wettest month at 74 mm of rain, and April the driest at 40 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Copenhagen
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan3°C 37°F58 mm
Feb3°C 37°F49 mm
Mar4°C 39°F49 mm
Apr7°C 45°F40 mm
May12°C 53°F47 mm
Jun16°C 62°F51 mm
Jul18°C 64°F67 mm
Aug18°C 64°F72 mm
Sep15°C 59°F54 mm
Oct11°C 52°F74 mm
Nov7°C 44°F55 mm
Dec4°C 39°F64 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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