Denmark Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Denmark, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in February to 9°C (48°F) in August.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Denmark experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 572 mm (23 in) yearly. Denmark can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Denmark Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Denmark can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Denmark.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 77%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year