Copenhagen, Denmark Weather

Denmark 🇩🇰 · Local time 16:30
70°
Overcast Feels like 66° · High 73° / Low 59°
Wind
8 mph
Humidity
51%
2 Low
Updated 5 hours ago

Copenhagen hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 73°F (23°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 69°F (21°C).

Now
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8:19 PM
Sunset
9 PM
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11 PM
22%
12 AM
23%
1 AM
23%
2 AM
20%
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
6:05 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
23%
8 AM
19%
9 AM
15%
10 AM
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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
66°
Wind
8 mph
S · gusts 9 mph
Humidity
51%
Pressure
30.25 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
5% chance today

Copenhagen weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Copenhagen looks sunny, with a high of 72° and an overnight low of 58°. Rain is unlikely (7% chance). Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
72° / 58°
Precipitation
7%
Sunrise / sunset
06:05 AM / 08:17 PM

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Copenhagen 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 73° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Sunny
High 72° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Overcast
High 71° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 72° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 73° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Light rain shower
High 70° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 70° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 66° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 66° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 68%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 65° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 64° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 39%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Sunny
High 63° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Overcast
High 63° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 63° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 49%

About the weather in Copenhagen

Expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall in Copenhagen: that is what an oceanic climate means in practice. Highs peak at 69°F (21°C) in August and fall to 39°F (4°C) by January, with 7.7 hours of sun on an average day.

Copenhagen weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: August - highs near 69°F (21°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 39°F (4°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 85°F (29°C) high · 16°F (-9°C) low
  • Wettest month: July (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.8 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: oceanic
  • Annual swing: 16°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 5°C
  • Snow: about 9 days a year
  • Average humidity: 79%

Temperatures through the year

June is the brightest month at 12.8 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 7.7 - duller than about 89% of the cities we track. January sits at the other end of the year: 39°F (4°C) by day, 33°F (1°C) at night. Warmth peaks in August: highs of 69°F (21°C), lows of 59°F (15°C). Snow falls on roughly 9 days a year, mostly December through April.

Rain, sun and snow

July is the wettest month at 2.8 inches (71 mm) over 13 days; May is the driest. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 85°F (29°C) and the lowest daily minimum 16°F (-9°C).

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring is brisk and cold here - highs near 51°F (11°C), nights near 41°F (5°C), and rain falls on around 30 of the 90 days, plus about 2 snowy days.

Summer (June through August)

Through summer, Copenhagen is pleasantly warm: 68°F (20°C) by day, 58°F (14°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 35 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 12.0 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Through fall, Copenhagen stays on the cool side of mild: 55°F (13°C) by day, 48°F (9°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days.

Winter (December through February)

Winter runs cold here - highs near 41°F (5°C), nights near 35°F (1°C), and rain falls on around 37 of the 90 days, plus about 6 snowy days. Sun is scarce, averaging 3.3 hours a day.

Average temperatures in Copenhagen by month

Monthly averages for Copenhagen based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 39° 33° 13 2.3 in 2.9 h/day 86%
February 40° 34° 11 2.0 in 4.9 h/day 83%
March 44° 35° 11 1.9 in 6.6 h/day 81%
April 51° 39° 9 1.7 in 10.4 h/day 74%
May 60° 48° 10 1.6 in 12.2 h/day 74%
June 67° 56° 10 2.0 in 12.8 h/day 73%
July 69° 58° 13 2.8 in 12.1 h/day 74%
August 69° 59° 12 2.7 in 11.0 h/day 76%
September 64° 55° 12 2.3 in 8.9 h/day 78%
October 55° 48° 13 2.7 in 5.3 h/day 82%
November 47° 42° 12 2.2 in 3.2 h/day 85%
December 42° 37° 13 2.4 in 2.2 h/day 87%

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Common questions

Which month is coolest in Copenhagen?
January, with highs of 39°F (4°C) and lows near 33°F (1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 16°F (-9°C).
What is the hottest month in Copenhagen?
August, averaging 69°F (21°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 85°F (29°C).
Is Copenhagen warmer or cooler than most cities?
Its 50°F (10°C) annual average is cooler than 91% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
How often does it rain in Copenhagen?
About 138 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 26.6 inches (676 mm). That works out at roughly 4.9 mm on an average wet day.
Is there snow in Copenhagen?
Yes - about 9 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through April.
Is Copenhagen hot in summer?
August averages 69°F (21°C). Summers here stay temperate rather than hot.
What is the rainiest month in Copenhagen?
July, at 2.8 inches (71 mm) over about 13 days. May is the driest month, at 1.6 inches (42 mm).
When should I visit Copenhagen?
Aim for April to June and September if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 60°F (16°C) against roughly 10 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.