Denmark Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from warm conditions
to mild.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Denmark, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 9°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Denmark experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 572 mm yearly. Denmark can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 78 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 21 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy 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
Sunshine over the year
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Forecast for Denmark
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During the months of January, February, March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 217 hours of sunshine.
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