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Best time to visit Denmark: month by month
Short answer
May to September is the best time, with highs of 14-21°C, long days and outdoor life. June has the most light and only about 7 rainy days; July and August are warmest at 20-21°C but busiest. Winter is dark and grey at 4-5°C, with Christmas markets and Tivoli's lights as the highlight.
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 | medium |
| 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 | low |
| Dec | 4°C | 1°C | 14 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
Cool, from 7°C in March to 14°C in May, with 7-12 rainy days. Parks bloom in May and crowds are light.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Highs of 20-21°C, lows of 13-15°C and long evenings. July and August have about 13 rainy days; June is drier.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
From 18°C in September to 8°C in November, with 9-13 rainy days. September is still pleasant and quieter.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
About 4-5°C by day and 0-1°C at night, with short days and 10-14 rainy days. Christmas markets in December.
Events worth planning around
- Sankthans (Midsummer Eve) bonfires, 23 June
- Roskilde Festival, late June to early July
- Copenhagen Jazz Festival, July
- Aarhus Festuge, late August to early September
- Christmas markets and Tivoli Christmas, mid-November to December
When to avoid
January and February are cold, dark and grey, and Tivoli is closed. July is busiest and most expensive in Copenhagen.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Denmark?
May to September, with mild temperatures of 14-21°C and long days; June is the driest summer month.
Is Denmark worth visiting in winter?
Yes for Christmas markets and Tivoli in December, but expect 4-5°C, rain and very short days.
When is Tivoli open?
Tivoli opens for the summer season, a Halloween season and a Christmas season, and is closed in between; check dates before visiting.