When to go · Copenhagen
Copenhagen in August
Great month. Warm; busy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 14°C57°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- High
- Denmark overall
- Prices
- High
- Denmark overall
Verdict
Warm; busy.
Weather in August
- CopenhagenHighs around 22 °C, lows around 14 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 57 °F, rain on about 13 days
- Zealand and the islands, Denmark · Copenhagen, Roskilde, Helsingør, Funen, Bornholmbest weather
Mild, damp and windy; summer highs 20–24 °C with 17 h of light, winter 0–4 °C with 7 h. Bornholm is the sunniest corner in summer.Mild, damp and windy; summer highs 68–75 °F with 17 h of light, winter 32–39 °F with 7 h. Bornholm is the sunniest corner in summer.
Summer season
Long light, Tivoli in season and harbour swimming.
Watch: Higher hotel prices and some restaurants closing in July.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Copenhagen Pride check
Mid August · Centre and City Hall Square
A parade and events; streets close for the parade.
Long light and Tivoli in season
Mid-June to late August
Late sunsets; Tivoli and the terraces stay busy late; hotels are dearest.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Denmark overall
- High
- Prices · Denmark overall
- High
Denmark overall: Still summer; Copenhagen Pride and food festivals; water warmest.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast