Copenhagen Weather Forecast
Copenhagen weather: 59°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 59°F (15°C) in Copenhagen with partly cloudy. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 57°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is 5.4°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Copenhagen today at 9.6/10. 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.
Weather in Copenhagen right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:29 AM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Copenhagen
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 57° | 4% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 75° / 58° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 60° | 0% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 60° | 6% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 67° / 64° | 69% · 0,6 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 61° | 58% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 60° | 72% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 62° | 78% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 59° | 72% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 57° | 63% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 63° / 56° | 60% · 0,6 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 54° | 50% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 59° | 48% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 64° | 48% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
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).
Weather map for Copenhagen
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Air quality and pollen in Copenhagen
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Copenhagen
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Copenhagen
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Explore Copenhagen
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
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 59°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 92% and wind is 6 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 1:29 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 24, 2026 at 1:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
