Copenhagen Weather Forecast
Copenhagen weather: 71°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Copenhagen?
Yes - rain is likely in Copenhagen today.
A 79% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat and Sun.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,3 in against a typical 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Copenhagen
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 60° | 79% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 70° / 58° | 43% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 66° / 58° | 96% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 58° | 15% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 58° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 60° | 2% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 61° | 11% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 64° | 54% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 62° | 58% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 60° | 54% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 59° | 62% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 61° | 55% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 59° | 40% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 57° | 46% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 63° | 44% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
What this means for Copenhagen
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month.
A 79% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 62°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 71°F (21°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 49% and wind is 7 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 4:48 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
