August verdict

Copenhagen, Denmark in August

Weather score50Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark travel weather guide
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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

21°C

Rain

62mm

Sun

7.3h

Sea

18°C

Weather score

50

Mixed

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August21°C average high

August is one of Copenhagen's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August62mm average rain

August is wetter than Copenhagen's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to June, October, and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August7.3 hours average sun

August is one of Copenhagen's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August18°C average sea

August is one of Copenhagen's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August50 weather score

August is one of Copenhagen's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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