Average Monthly Sunshine in Copenhagen

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Copenhagen receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Copenhagen. Expect long, bright days with 230 hours in July and darker periods with just 40 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1635 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours.

Copenhagen’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Copenhagen enjoys an average of 1635 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

August, Copenhagen’s wettest month, receives 74 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.