Geography of Copenhagen
Geography of Copenhagen: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Copenhagen
Hamburg is 179 mi to the south-west, Berlin is 221 mi to the south, Germany is 221 mi to the south and Brandenburg Gate is 221 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 55°40′34″N 12°34′5.9″E (55.6761, 12.5683)
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Summary
Copenhagen is a city in Denmark. Copenhagen is known for Nyhavn, design and cycling culture. It has a population of about 650.000.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Copenhagen with overcast. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 57°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 53%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Copenhagen is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 70°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
The closest major airport is Copenhagen Airport (CPH), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Brandenburg Gate.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Copenhagen today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Copenhagen month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 31° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 32° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 37° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 52° | 41° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 61° | 49° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 66° | 56° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 70° | 59° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 59° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 57° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 55° | 48° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 40° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 38° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is a city in Denmark. Its coordinates are 55.6761, 12.5683. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Copenhagen right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 62% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Copenhagen, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen observes Europe/Copenhagen (UTC+02:00). The local time is 3:51 PM.
How many people live in Copenhagen?
Copenhagen has a population of approximately 650.000.
What is the nearest airport to Copenhagen?
The closest airports are Copenhagen Airport (CPH), 5 mi away and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 232 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Copenhagen?
Popular options include Brandenburg Gate.
What places are in Copenhagen?
Copenhagen covers 1 places in this atlas, including Copenhagen Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 3:51 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
