01Weather
Copenhagen weather in February
Afternoons in February average 4.8 °C (41 °F) and nights cool to 0.6 °C (33 °F). Compared with January it is 0.6 °C warmer; March is 2.4 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical February | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 9 °C / 48 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 1 °C / 33 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -4 °C / 25 °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) | 12.2 | frost mornings per month |
| Hottest / coldest February day 2016–2025 | 13.8 °C / -9.3 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | 08:02 | 16:43 | 8.7 h |
| 15 February | 07:33 | 17:13 | 9.7 h |
| 28 February | 07:02 | 17:41 | 10.6 h |
Daylight grows by about 114 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Copenhagen).
03Crowds
How busy Copenhagen is in February
quiet The main sights are quiet in February. What drives it:
- Danish winter school holidays in week 7 or 8
- Copenhagen Fashion Week
- Valentine's weekend
04Public holidays
Public holidays in February 2027
No public holidays in Denmark fall in February, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Copenhagen in February
Every year in February
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Fashion Week (autumn/winter) | late January or early February | fashion |
07Packing
What to pack for Copenhagen in February
- a winter coat, gloves and a hat
- thermal layer for early mornings
- waterproof shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
- gloves: frost on about 12 mornings
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
February is cold, with afternoons around 3 °C, sometimes with snow or ice on the lakes, and Danish school holidays in the middle of the month, in week seven or eight, bring local families to the museums and the Blue Planet aquarium. Copenhagen Fashion Week opens the month with shows across the city. Tivoli opens for a short winter season of about two weeks around the school holiday.
Daylight grows quickly, from about nine hours to over ten and a half. Hotel rates stay at winter levels except during Fashion Week. Fastelavn, the Danish carnival on the Sunday before Lent, brings costumed children and the barrel-hitting tradition to the squares. The design museums and the Glyptotek are at their quietest. March is still cold but brighter; see March.
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 February? See the best time to visit Copenhagen.
10Elsewhere
February in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam in February | 8 °C | 12 |
| Prague in February | 7 °C | 7 |
| London in February | 9 °C | 11 |
| Budapest in February | 8 °C | 12 |
| Paris in February | 10 °C | 11 |
| Venice in February | 10 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Copenhagen in February: your questions
Is February a good time to visit Copenhagen?
February is a good month to visit Copenhagen. Daytime highs average 5 °C (41 °F), and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Copenhagen in February?
Expect cold days around 5 °C (41 °F) and nights near 1 °C (33 °F). One February in ten brings afternoons above 9 °C, and one in ten stays below 1 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in February?
February in Copenhagen, by the 1991–2020 station normals.
What should I wear in Copenhagen in February?
Pack a winter coat, gloves and a hat, thermal layer for early mornings, waterproof shoes.
Is Copenhagen crowded in February?
The main sights are quiet in February. Main drivers: Danish winter school holidays in week 7 or 8; Copenhagen Fashion Week; Valentine's weekend.
What time does it get dark in Copenhagen in February?
Around the middle of February the sun sets at about 17:13 and rises at 07:33, giving 9.7 hours of daylight.