Best time to visit Copenhagen: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Copenhagen are Jun, Aug and Sep.
Best months
Jun, Aug and Sep
Peak season
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Nov and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 1°C – 4.3°C
Rain: 80mm
Sunshine: 2.9h/day
Visit score: 1.9/10
Feb
Temp: 1.1°C – 4.8°C
Rain: 48mm
Sunshine: 4.2h/day
Visit score: 3.1/10
Mar
Temp: 2.3°C – 7.4°C
Rain: 42mm
Sunshine: 6.8h/day
Visit score: 3.7/10
Apr
Temp: 4.9°C – 10.9°C
Rain: 42mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 4.1/10
May
Temp: 9.2°C – 15.9°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 12.9h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Jun
BestTemp: 12.8°C – 19.2°C
Rain: 47mm
Sunshine: 13.3h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Jul
Temp: 14.7°C – 20.3°C
Rain: 88mm
Sunshine: 12.3h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Aug
BestTemp: 14.7°C – 20.3°C
Rain: 70mm
Sunshine: 11.1h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Sep
BestTemp: 13.9°C – 18.9°C
Rain: 46mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Oct
Temp: 9.1°C – 12.9°C
Rain: 87mm
Sunshine: 5.6h/day
Visit score: 4/10
Nov
Temp: 4.7°C – 7.6°C
Rain: 73mm
Sunshine: 3.3h/day
Visit score: 2.9/10
Dec
Temp: 3.3°C – 5.9°C
Rain: 46mm
Sunshine: 1.9h/day
Visit score: 2.6/10
When to go, and when not to
June, August, and September stand out as the best months to visit Copenhagen based on combined weather conditions. June brings highs around 19.2C with lows near 12.8C and over 13 hours of daily sunshine, while August reaches highs of 20.3C with lows of 14.7C, and September stays close behind with highs around 18.9C and roughly 10 hours of sunshine a day.
These same months fall within the wider peak season of June through September, when visitor numbers and prices tend to be higher. July is the wettest of the warm months with about 88mm of rain, and October, just after peak season, brings 87mm of rain along with a sharp drop in sunshine to around 5.6 hours a day, making it a clear trade-off month between mild temperatures and increasing rainfall.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.