01Weather
Copenhagen weather in April
Afternoons in April average 11.4 °C (53 °F) and nights cool to 4.2 °C (40 °F). Compared with March it is 4.2 °C warmer; May is 5.0 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 16 °C / 61 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 7 °C / 45 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 1 °C / 33 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 1.8 | frost mornings per month |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 22.4 °C / -4.5 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 06:40 | 19:46 | 13.1 h |
| 15 April | 06:04 | 20:15 | 14.2 h |
| 30 April | 05:28 | 20:45 | 15.3 h |
Daylight grows by about 132 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Copenhagen).
03Crowds
How busy Copenhagen is in April
moderate The main sights are moderate in April. What drives it:
- Tivoli opens for summer season
- Easter
- cherry blossom at Bispebjerg
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
No public holidays in Denmark fall in April, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Copenhagen in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Gardens summer season opens | around Easter | family |
07Packing
What to pack for Copenhagen in April
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April brings Tivoli's season opening around Easter, cherry blossom at Bispebjerg Cemetery in the second half of the month and the first warm weekends on the harbour front. Weather swings from sunny to sleet, with afternoons around 11 °C. Crowds pick up at Easter, when four public holidays close most shops, but remain moderate; prices begin their climb toward summer.
Daylight passes fourteen hours by month-end. Rain falls on about nine days. The Copenhagen Sakura Festival at Langelinie falls on a weekend in late April. The harbour baths stay closed, but the canal boats resume full schedules. The Louisiana museum up the coast is an easy train trip in any weather. May brings the long evenings and the May holidays; see May.
09Compare
Copenhagen month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 °C | 0 °C | – | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 5 °C | 1 °C | – | – | quiet | Good |
| March | 7 °C | 1 °C | – | – | quiet | Good |
| April | 11 °C | 4 °C | – | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 16 °C | 9 °C | – | – | busy | Good |
| June | 21 °C | 13 °C | – | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 21 °C | 15 °C | – | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 22 °C | 14 °C | – | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 18 °C | 12 °C | – | – | moderate | Excellent |
| October | 13 °C | 9 °C | – | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 8 °C | 5 °C | – | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 6 °C | 2 °C | – | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Copenhagen.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam in April | 14 °C | 7 |
| Prague in April | 15 °C | 9 |
| London in April | 14 °C | 7 |
| Budapest in April | 18 °C | 8 |
| Paris in April | 16 °C | 10 |
| Venice in April | 17 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Copenhagen in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Copenhagen?
April is a good month to visit Copenhagen. Daytime highs average 11 °C (53 °F), and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Copenhagen in April?
Expect cool days around 11 °C (53 °F) and nights near 4 °C (40 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 16 °C, and one in ten stays below 7 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in April?
April in Copenhagen, by the 1991–2020 station normals.
What should I wear in Copenhagen in April?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Copenhagen crowded in April?
The main sights are moderate in April. Main drivers: Tivoli opens for summer season; Easter; cherry blossom at Bispebjerg.
What time does it get dark in Copenhagen in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 20:15 and rises at 06:04, giving 14.2 hours of daylight.