- Rain mm/yr
- 750
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: holiday-weather.com, en.climate-data.org
Good to know
Good to Know
- May and September are excellent shoulder months—great weather with fewer crowds and lower accommodation prices than June–August.
- June is the peak sweet spot: almost-peak weather, slightly-below-peak prices, longest daylight, and a pre-summer-holiday calm before July's peak tourist season.
- August has the most rainfall of any month and typically sees higher humidity, despite being warm.
- Winter (Jan–Feb) offers the cheapest accommodation (20–50% discounts, especially January) and museums feel uncrowded, but prepare for grey, short-day conditions.
- While snowfall occurs, Copenhagen's oceanic climate means it rarely accumulates heavily or lasts long; slippery pavements are more common than deep snow.
- Atlantic Gulf Stream keeps Copenhagen roughly 5°C (41°F) warmer than its northern latitude would normally allow.
Daylight
- Longest Day Summer
- 17+ hours (June solstice around June 21, sunset near 10 p.m.)
- Shortest Day Winter
- 7 hours (December solstice around December 21)
Rainfall
- Pattern
- Moderate precipitation year-round. Highest rainfall in August (81 mm/3.2 in); driest months March–April (45 mm/1.8 in). September–November sees increased rainfall.
- Annual Total Mm
- 750
- Annual Total Inches
- 30
- Rainy Days Per Year
- 157
Snowfall
- Occurs
- Yes
- Season
- Late December through early March, with occasional snow in November and March
- Characteristics
- Snow cover rarely lasts long. Mix of rain and snow common in winter. Not abundant but frequent.
- Average Days Per Year
- 21
- Average Accumulation Cm
- 13
- Average Accumulation Inches
- 5.1
Best Months
Best Months
- May
- June
- September
Peak Season
- Season
- Summer (June–August)
- Rainfall Mm
- 76
- Characteristics
- Warmest and longest daylight hours; mild, pleasant weather ideal for outdoor activities. July is the warmest month.
- Rainfall Inches
- 3
Temperature Range Celsius
- Low
- 14
- High
- 22
Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- Low
- 57
- High
- 72
Worst Months
Worst Months
- December
- January
- February
Off Peak Season
- Season
- Winter (December–February)
- Rainfall Mm
- 55
- Characteristics
- Cold, overcast, short daylight (7–10 hours). Winter hotels significantly cheaper (20–50% discounts). Rich cultural activities and Christmas markets in December.
- Rainfall Inches
- 2.2
Temperature Range Celsius
- Low
- -2
- High
- 4
Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- Low
- 28
- High
- 39
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
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