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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | 0.8°C | 58.1 mm | 13 | 2.6 h | 28.5 km/h | 3.7°C |
| Feb | 4.6°C | 0.8°C | 48.6 mm | 10 | 5.2 h | 28 km/h | 2.8°C |
| Mar | 6.8°C | 1.6°C | 48.9 mm | 11 | 6.8 h | 25.2 km/h | 3°C |
| Apr | 10.6°C | 4°C | 39.5 mm | 9 | 10.6 h | 24.3 km/h | 6.9°C |
| May | 15.1°C | 8.5°C | 46.9 mm | 10 | 12.1 h | 22.8 km/h | 11.5°C |
| Jun | 19.5°C | 13°C | 51.1 mm | 9 | 12.9 h | 21.8 km/h | 16.7°C |
| Jul | 20.8°C | 14.7°C | 66.6 mm | 13 | 12.2 h | 22.4 km/h | 18.5°C |
| Aug | 20.5°C | 14.9°C | 72.1 mm | 12 | 10.9 h | 22 km/h | 17.9°C |
| Sep | 17.6°C | 12.7°C | 53.6 mm | 12 | 8.8 h | 23.3 km/h | 17.7°C |
| Oct | 12.8°C | 9.2°C | 73.5 mm | 13 | 5.1 h | 26.9 km/h | 11.9°C |
| Nov | 8.3°C | 5.5°C | 55.3 mm | 12 | 3.0 h | 26.7 km/h | 7°C |
| Dec | 5.4°C | 2.5°C | 63.9 mm | 14 | 2.2 h | 27.9 km/h | 3.8°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Copenhagen
Copenhagen (Denmark) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 10 °C. Daytime highs average 12 °C, while nights cool to about 7 °C. The destination sees roughly 678 mm of rainfall per year and 7.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 12.9 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 20.8 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 0.8 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in December (14 rainy days), driest month is April (9).
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Frequently asked questions about Copenhagen
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
The best time to visit Copenhagen: June (avg. 16.3 °C, 9 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Copenhagen?
The warmest month is July with an average of 17.8 °C and daytime highs around 20.8 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 2.4 °C and night-time lows around 0.8 °C.
How many rainy days does Copenhagen have?
December has the most rainy days with 14 rainy days. The driest month is April with 9 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Copenhagen?
The water is warmest in July at an average of 18.5 °C and coolest in February at 2.8 °C.