NORTHERN EUROPE · 2H FROM LONDON

Best time to visit Copenhagen
without extreme heat

Copenhagen, Denmark is most comfortable in April, May, June. The toughest month for heat is January (comfort 90/100). In August, daytime highs average 20.3°C (feels like 19.5°C) with 0 days over 30°C and 0 tropical nights.

LIVE
April
BEST MONTH
20.3°C
AUGUST AVG HIGH
0
AUGUST TROPICAL NIGHTS
90/100
JANUARY COMFORT
MonthAvg highAvg lowFeels likeDays ≥30°CDays ≥35°CNights ≥20°CComfort
January 4.2° 0.9°-0.7°000 90
February 4.6° 0.7°-0.2°000 92
March 7.2° 1.8°3.1°000 98
April 10.4° 6.9°000 100
May 15.1° 8.8°12.9°000 100
June 19.3° 12.9°18.4°000 100
July 20.7° 15.1°19.9°000.2 100
August 20.3° 14.7°19.5°000 100
September 18.1° 13.3°16.5°000 100
October 13.2° 9.5°10.2°000 100
November 8.2° 5.4°4.4°000 100
December 2.3°0.8°000 93

Copenhagen heat FAQ

Is Copenhagen too hot in August?

No. August daytime highs in Copenhagen average a comfortable 20.3°C with 0 days over 30°C — it's a solid summer choice for avoiding extreme heat.

What is the best month to visit Copenhagen for comfortable weather?

Based on 5 years of climate data, the most comfortable months in Copenhagen are April, May, June. The toughest month for heat is January, scoring 90/100 on our heat-comfort index.

How hot are summer nights in Copenhagen?

In August, nights in Copenhagen average a low of 14.7°C, with 0 tropical nights per month (nights that stay at or above 20°C) — a key factor for sleep quality if your stay has no air conditioning.

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