01Weather
Copenhagen weather in August
Afternoons in August average 21.5 °C (71 °F) and nights cool to 14.5 °C (58 °F). Compared with July it is 0.1 °C warmer; September is 3.1 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical August | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 25 °C / 78 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 18 °C / 65 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 12 °C / 53 °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) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Hottest / coldest August day 2016–2025 | 29.6 °C / 8.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August | 05:15 | 21:16 | 16.0 h |
| 15 August | 05:42 | 20:46 | 15.1 h |
| 31 August | 06:13 | 20:06 | 13.9 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 126 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Copenhagen).
03Crowds
How busy Copenhagen is in August
very busy The main sights are very busy in August. What drives it:
- Copenhagen Pride
- Fashion Week
- Copenhagen Cooking
04Public holidays
Public holidays in August 2027
No public holidays in Denmark fall in August, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Copenhagen in August
Every year in August
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Pride | mid to late August | festival |
| Copenhagen Fashion Week (spring/summer) | early August | fashion |
| Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival | late August | food |
07Packing
What to pack for Copenhagen in August
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
August continues the peak, with Pride in the middle of the month, Fashion Week in the first week and the Cooking and Food Festival late in the month. Many Copenhageners return from holiday in the second week. Evenings shorten noticeably but stay warm enough for outdoor dining, with afternoons around 21 °C. Rates ease in the final week as the schools return.
The harbour water is at its warmest, around 19 °C. Rain falls on about ten days. The Pride parade on the Saturday draws hundreds of thousands to the route from Frederiksberg to City Hall Square. The Cultural Harbour festival brings free events to the waterfront. For the same weather at lower prices, the final days of August and the first week of September are the window.
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 August? See the best time to visit Copenhagen.
10Elsewhere
August in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam in August | 23 °C | 12 |
| Prague in August | 26 °C | 10 |
| London in August | 22 °C | 8 |
| Budapest in August | 29 °C | 8 |
| Paris in August | 25 °C | 10 |
| Venice in August | 29 °C | 6 |
11FAQ
Copenhagen in August: your questions
Is August a good time to visit Copenhagen?
August is a good month to visit Copenhagen. Daytime highs average 22 °C (71 °F), and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Copenhagen in August?
Expect mild days around 22 °C (71 °F) and nights near 14 °C (58 °F). One August in ten brings afternoons above 25 °C, and one in ten stays below 18 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in August?
August in Copenhagen, by the 1991–2020 station normals.
What should I wear in Copenhagen in August?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella for occasional showers.
Is Copenhagen crowded in August?
The main sights are very busy in August. Main drivers: Copenhagen Pride; Fashion Week; Copenhagen Cooking.
What time does it get dark in Copenhagen in August?
Around the middle of August the sun sets at about 20:46 and rises at 05:42, giving 15.1 hours of daylight.