Climate in Copenhagen — Annual Weather Overview
Copenhagen has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 20.5°C) and the coolest is December (4.5°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 16.0°C swing between August highs and December lows. Annual rainfall totals around 674mm. October is the wettest month at 79.9mm, while April averages just 30.3mm. Average daily sunshine is 7.9 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 10.4°C, 118mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 20.2°C, 173mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 13.4°C, 187mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 4.9°C, 196mm rain.
Copenhagen — Monthly Temperatures
Copenhagen — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Copenhagen stays reasonable all year.
Copenhagen weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1°C | 1.9°C | 67.5mm | 2.9h | 13 | 10/10 |
| February | 5.2°C | 1.1°C | 59.8mm | 5.2h | 12 | 10/10 |
| March | 6.9°C | 1.5°C | 37.8mm | 7.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 10.1°C | 3.5°C | 30.3mm | 11.1h | 6 | 10/10 |
| May | 14.2°C | 8.0°C | 50.3mm | 12.0h | 11 | 10/10 |
| June | 19.9°C | 13.2°C | 37.0mm | 13.3h | 7 | 10/10 |
| July | 20.2°C | 14.7°C | 71.0mm | 12.3h | 13 | 10/10 |
| August | 20.5°C | 15.0°C | 65.1mm | 10.6h | 11 | 10/10 |
| September | 18.0°C | 13.0°C | 52.4mm | 9.2h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 13.4°C | 9.7°C | 79.9mm | 5.5h | 14 | 10/10 |
| November | 8.7°C | 5.9°C | 54.3mm | 3.0h | 12 | 10/10 |
| December | 4.5°C | 1.8°C | 68.5mm | 1.8h | 14 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Copenhagen have?
Copenhagen has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 4.5°C in December to 20.5°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Copenhagen?
August is the hottest month in Copenhagen, with average highs of 20.5°C and lows of 15.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Copenhagen?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 4.5°C and lows of 1.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Copenhagen?
October is the wettest month, averaging 79.9mm of rainfall over around 14 rainy days.
How much rain does Copenhagen get per year?
Copenhagen receives around 674mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (30.3mm).
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
The best time to visit Copenhagen is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.