Copenhagen weather in October (Hovedstaden, Denmark)

How's the weather trend in Copenhagen as October approaches? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Copenhagen generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 13°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Copenhagen in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 100 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 100 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in Denmark in October

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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.