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Denmark's national averages run from 4 °C in January to 20 °C in August, with rainfall between 49 mm in April and 92 mm in July and 1.2–8.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are July, August and March. Its 5 regions span 12–12 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Area
- 42,618 km²
Best months to visit
When Denmark shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2 | 1.0 | -4.4 | 8.3 |
| February | 4.7 | 1.1 | -4.7 | 8.7 |
| March | 6.7 | 1.7 | -2.4 | 10.8 |
| April | 10.3 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 15.6 |
| May | 15.0 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 20.6 |
| June | 19.0 | 12.3 | 8.9 | 23.5 |
| July | 20.0 | 13.9 | 11.1 | 25.4 |
| August | 20.2 | 14.0 | 11.0 | 25.6 |
| September | 17.6 | 12.1 | 8.2 | 22.5 |
| October | 12.7 | 8.7 | 4.3 | 16.2 |
| November | 8.0 | 4.7 | -1.3 | 12.7 |
| December | 5.5 | 2.7 | -2.4 | 9.3 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 69 |
| February | 61 |
| March | 51 |
| April | 49 |
| May | 52 |
| June | 69 |
| July | 92 |
| August | 83 |
| September | 76 |
| October | 90 |
| November | 63 |
| December | 66 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 1.8 |
| February | 3.3 |
| March | 5.1 |
| April | 7.6 |
| May | 8.6 |
| June | 8.6 |
| July | 7.5 |
| August | 6.6 |
| September | 5.3 |
| October | 3.3 |
| November | 1.9 |
| December | 1.2 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 10.6 | 35.3 |
| February | 21.5 | 9.4 | 34.7 |
| March | 18.5 | 9.1 | 30.6 |
| April | 17.5 | 8.8 | 30.1 |
| May | 17.1 | 8.3 | 26.8 |
| June | 16.8 | 8.6 | 27.1 |
| July | 17.4 | 8.9 | 28.7 |
| August | 16.3 | 8.4 | 26.6 |
| September | 17.7 | 8.9 | 29.0 |
| October | 20.6 | 10.5 | 32.0 |
| November | 19.6 | 9.5 | 30.5 |
| December | 20.8 | 10.9 | 32.7 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Denmark
The single entry below runs to a calendar rather than standing open — it has a window, not opening hours.
- At its bestChristmas at Tivoli Gardens
On in November–January
Sources: getyourguide.com, balticmedia.com, forbes.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
5 regions
Denmark, taken apart
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What the governments say about Denmark
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Month by month
A year in Denmark, in order
- JanJanuary4.2°C · 69 mm · 1.8 hr/day
Around 4 °C with 69 mm of rain and 1.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 4 °C with 69 mm of rain and 1.8 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary4.7°C · 61 mm · 3.3 hr/day
Around 5 °C with 61 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 5 °C with 61 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch6.7°C · 51 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 7 °C with 51 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 7 °C with 51 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril10.3°C · 49 mm · 7.6 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 49 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 49 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay15.0°C · 52 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 52 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 52 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune19.0°C · 69 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 69 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 69 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly20.0°C · 92 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 92 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 92 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust20.2°C · 83 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 83 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 83 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember17.6°C · 76 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 76 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 76 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober12.7°C · 90 mm · 3.3 hr/day
Around 13 °C with 90 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 13 °C with 90 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember8.0°C · 63 mm · 1.9 hr/day
Around 8 °C with 63 mm of rain and 1.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 8 °C with 63 mm of rain and 1.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember5.5°C · 66 mm · 1.2 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 66 mm of rain and 1.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 66 mm of rain and 1.2 hours of sun a day.
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