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Copenhagen, Capital Region Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Copenhagen, Capital Region?
Copenhagen, Capital Region gets 655 mm of precipitation a year over about 163 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 23°C) and January the coldest (average low -1°C).
Oceanic climate
Copenhagen, Capital Region has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 3°C in January to 23°C in July. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -1° | 4° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 4° | 12° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 13° | 22° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 7° | 13° |
How much rain does Copenhagen get?
Copenhagen gets 655 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 163 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 50% of Sweden.
August is the wettest month, with 75 mm. April is the driest, with 32 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 18.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 25 days, to May 9, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Copenhagen got 398 mm of rain, against a normal of 655 mm for those months. October 2025 had the most, with 82 mm.
Copenhagen weather by month
Copenhagen weather in January
In January, Copenhagen averages a high of 3°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 11°C (2023) and the record low is -19°C (2003).
Copenhagen weather in February
In February, Copenhagen averages a high of 3°C and a low of -1°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 14°C (2021) and the record low is -16°C (1996).
Copenhagen weather in March
In March, Copenhagen averages a high of 7°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 18°C (2017) and the record low is -16°C (2005).
Copenhagen weather in April
In April, Copenhagen averages a high of 12°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 26°C (1996) and the record low is -8°C (1997).
Copenhagen weather in May
In May, Copenhagen averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 29°C (2018) and the record low is -2°C (2011). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Copenhagen weather in June
In June, Copenhagen averages a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 35°C (2026) and the record low is 3°C (2009). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Copenhagen weather in July
In July, Copenhagen averages a high of 23°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 63 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 33°C (2018) and the record low is 6°C (1996). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Copenhagen weather in August
In August, Copenhagen averages a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 33°C (2018) and the record low is 6°C (2021).
Copenhagen weather in September
In September, Copenhagen averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 29°C (2024) and the record low is -1°C (2002). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Copenhagen weather in October
In October, Copenhagen averages a high of 13°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 23°C (2011) and the record low is -8°C (2003).
Copenhagen weather in November
In November, Copenhagen averages a high of 8°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 17°C (2020) and the record low is -13°C (2023).
Copenhagen weather in December
In December, Copenhagen averages a high of 4°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 16% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 12°C (2006) and the record low is -22°C (2010).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Copenhagen
April is the sunniest month in Copenhagen, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 16%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 33% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Copenhagen is sunnier than 73% of Sweden.
Humidity peaks in December at 90% and is lowest in April at 68%.
First and last freeze in Copenhagen
The first fall freeze in Copenhagen typically comes around October 19, and the last spring freeze around April 22. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 180 days.
Copenhagen weather records
These records cover MALMO A during 1990–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Copenhagen station is 35°C, on June 27, 2026. The coldest is -22°C, on December 22, 2010.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 78 mm of precipitation, on July 5, 2007.
57 all-time records have been set at the station since 1990.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1990.
The best time to visit Copenhagen
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 4°C and lows near 0°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 4°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 13°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 7°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1° | 3° | 53 mm | 16 | 88% | 24% | 11° | -19° |
| February | -1° | 3° | 43 mm | 14 | 85% | 27% | 14° | -16° |
| March | 1° | 7° | 42 mm | 12 | 78% | 41% | 18° | -16° |
| April | 3° | 12° | 32 mm | 10 | 68% | 46% | 26° | -8° |
| May | 8° | 17° | 43 mm | 11 | 68% | 41% | 29° | -2° |
| June | 11° | 20° | 65 mm | 12 | 69% | 44% | 35° | 3° |
| July | 14° | 23° | 63 mm | 12 | 74% | 38% | 33° | 6° |
| August | 14° | 22° | 75 mm | 14 | 74% | 40% | 33° | 6° |
| September | 11° | 18° | 49 mm | 12 | 79% | 37% | 29° | -1° |
| October | 7° | 13° | 67 mm | 16 | 86% | 28% | 23° | -8° |
| November | 3° | 8° | 57 mm | 16 | 88% | 19% | 17° | -13° |
| December | 1° | 4° | 65 mm | 18 | 90% | 16% | 12° | -22° |
Station: MALMO A, 34 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1990–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Copenhagen climate questions
How much rain does Copenhagen get?
Copenhagen gets 655 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 163 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Copenhagen?
August is the wettest month in Copenhagen, with 75 mm. April is the driest, with 32 mm.
How many rainy days does Copenhagen have a year?
Copenhagen has about 163 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 18.
What is the hottest month in Copenhagen?
July is the warmest month in Copenhagen, with an average high of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Copenhagen?
January is the coldest month in Copenhagen, with an average low of -1°C.
What is the record high temperature in Copenhagen?
Within the available 1990–2026 station history, the record high at the Copenhagen station is 35°C, set on June 27, 2026. The record low is -22°C, on December 22, 2010.
What is the sunniest month in Copenhagen?
April is the sunniest month in Copenhagen, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Copenhagen?
The first fall freeze in Copenhagen typically comes around October 19. The last spring freeze is around April 22.
What is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.