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Sjælland island Weather & Climate: Denmark

Climate by month across Sjælland island, Denmark, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Sjælland island

Whether you're visiting Sjælland island in Denmark during the peak of July (22°C (72°F)) or the cooler months around January (4°C (39°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Copenhagen, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Sjælland island, the months of June, July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 22°C (72°F).

The cooler season is during the months of January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Sjælland island experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain in August, dropping to 45 mm (1.8 in) in April.

For those seeking sunshine, July usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Sjælland island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sjælland island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Copenhagen)

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Copenhagen Gilleleje Vejby Vig Højby Udsholt Sand
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Climate map of Sjælland island

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Copenhagen 4°C (39°F) 22°C (72°F) -1°C (30°F) 14°C (57°F) 750 mm (30 in) 1,630 hours
Gilleleje 4°C (39°F) 21°C (70°F) 0°C (32°F) 15°C (59°F) 871 mm (34 in) 1,630 hours
Vejby 4°C (39°F) 21°C (70°F) 0°C (32°F) 16°C (61°F) 842 mm (33 in) 1,630 hours
Vig 5°C (41°F) 22°C (72°F) 0°C (32°F) 14°C (57°F) 744 mm (29 in) 1,630 hours
Højby 5°C (41°F) 21°C (70°F) 0°C (32°F) 15°C (59°F) 763 mm (30 in) 1,630 hours
Udsholt Sand 4°C (39°F) 21°C (70°F) 0°C (32°F) 16°C (61°F) 872 mm (34 in) 1,630 hours

Places in Sjælland island, Denmark

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