When to go to Copenhagen?
Nyhavn's canal houses come in mustard, red and pale blue, with wooden boats moored below and cyclists streaming past the tables. The Little Mermaid keeps her rock along the harbour walk, while Christiansborg holds the Danish parliament and the royal reception rooms under one roof. Once it gets dark, Copenhagen's Tivoli switches on its lanterns and turns into something between a funfair and a stage set.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Copenhagen, aim for April to September.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Copenhagen
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0 | 72 | 3 | 43 |
| February | 4.5 | 72 | 4 | 47 |
| March | 7.2 | 37 | 4 | 60 |
| April | 10.0 | 49 | 7 | 67 |
| May | 12.6 | 38 | 12 | 76 |
| June | 13.1 | 42 | 16 | 78 |
| July | 12.4 | 74 | 17 | 76 |
| August | 10.7 | 73 | 18 | 72 |
| September | 9.7 | 49 | 16 | 70 |
| October | 5.7 | 69 | 12 | 52 |
| November | 3.1 | 63 | 7 | 43 |
| December | 1.9 | 58 | 4 | 39 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Copenhagen, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is March (about 37 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 18°C). Over the year, an average of 696 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Copenhagen?
- The Little Mermaid
- Nyhavn
- Christiansborg Palace
- Tivoli
Practical info
- Country: Denmark
- Airport: Copenhague-Kastrup (CPH)
- Station: Copenhague Centrale
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