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Best time to visit Copenhagen: month by month
Short answer
The best time is May to September, with average highs of 14–21°C and very long days around midsummer. July and August are warmest (about 20–21°C) and busiest; the winter months are cold (4–5°C highs), dark by about 16:00 and wet, but December has Christmas markets and Tivoli's Christmas season.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | 1°C | 14 | low |
| Feb | 5°C | 0°C | 10 | low |
| Mar | 7°C | 1°C | 9 | low |
| Apr | 10°C | 3°C | 7 | medium |
| May | 14°C | 8°C | 12 | high |
| Jun | 20°C | 13°C | 7 | high |
| Jul | 21°C | 15°C | 13 | very high |
| Aug | 20°C | 15°C | 13 | high |
| Sep | 18°C | 13°C | 9 | medium |
| Oct | 13°C | 10°C | 13 | medium |
| Nov | 8°C | 5°C | 13 | medium |
| Dec | 4°C | 1°C | 14 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 7°C in March to 10°C in April and 14°C in May. Days lengthen fast; bring layers, as wind off the sea makes it feel cooler.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Average highs of about 20–21°C, lows of 13–15°C, and sunset after 22:00 in June. The best time for harbour swims and outdoor life, though July and August have about 13 rainy days each.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 18°C in September, 13°C in October and 8°C in November, with 9–13 rainy days a month and quickly shortening days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 4–5°C and lows around 0–1°C, with 10–14 rainy days a month and short daylight. Christmas markets and hygge make December special; January and February are the quietest months.
Events worth planning around
- Sankt Hans (Midsummer's Eve), 23 June, with bonfires along the harbour and beaches
- Copenhagen Jazz Festival, in July, with concerts across the city
- Copenhagen Pride, in August
- Tivoli's Christmas season and Christmas markets, from mid-November to the end of December
When to avoid
Avoid January and February if you want outdoor sightseeing: it is cold, wet and dark by mid-afternoon, and Tivoli is closed. July is the most crowded and expensive month.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Copenhagen?
June: highs around 20°C, sunsets after 22:00 and Midsummer's Eve on 23 June. May and late August to early September are good, less crowded alternatives.
Is Copenhagen worth visiting in winter?
December is, for the Christmas markets and Tivoli. January and February are cold (about 5°C highs), dark by about 16:00 and quiet, but cheaper.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen?
Rain is spread through the year, with roughly 7–14 rainy days a month; it is usually light. Bring a rain jacket in every season.