Copenhagen weather in February (Hovedstaden, Denmark)

How is February weather typically in Copenhagen? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of February in Copenhagen typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in February. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -1°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Copenhagen in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 65 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Copenhagen. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Copenhagen climate page with graphs.

 

Copenhagen, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 65 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 20%  

Where to go in Denmark in February

Find out more about the weather in Denmark and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 2°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Copenhagen.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Denmark? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Denmark. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.