01Weather
Copenhagen weather in July
Afternoons in July average 21.4 °C (71 °F) and nights cool to 14.7 °C (58 °F). Compared with June it is 0.7 °C warmer; August is 0.1 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical July | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 26 °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) | 0.1 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Hottest / coldest July day 2016–2025 | 30.5 °C / 8.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July | 04:30 | 21:56 | 17.4 h |
| 15 July | 04:47 | 21:44 | 17.0 h |
| 31 July | 05:13 | 21:18 | 16.1 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 78 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Copenhagen).
03Crowds
How busy Copenhagen is in July
very busy The main sights are very busy in July. What drives it:
- Danish school holidays
- Copenhagen Jazz Festival
- cruise season peak
04Public holidays
Public holidays in July 2027
No public holidays in Denmark fall in July, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Copenhagen in July
Every year in July
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Jazz Festival | first ten days of July | music |
07Packing
What to pack for Copenhagen in July
- 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
July is peak season, with Danish school holidays, the Jazz Festival in the first ten days bringing free concerts to squares and courtyards, and cruise ships in the harbour most mornings. Weather is at its warmest, with afternoons around 22 °C and the occasional day above 28 °C, and the harbour baths at Islands Brygge and Nordhavn are full. Hotels are expensive and should be booked early.
Rain falls on about nine days. The Roskilde Festival occupies the first week. Many Copenhageners leave for summer houses from mid-July, so the neighbourhood restaurants quieten while the centre stays busy. Daylight runs from about half past four in the morning to past nine at night. The Tivoli fireworks run on Saturday nights through the summer. August continues the peak with Pride and Fashion Week; see August.
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 July? See the best time to visit Copenhagen.
10Elsewhere
July in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam in July | 22 °C | 10 |
| Prague in July | 26 °C | 10 |
| London in July | 22 °C | 8 |
| Budapest in July | 29 °C | 10 |
| Paris in July | 25 °C | 10 |
| Venice in July | 29 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Copenhagen in July: your questions
Is July a good time to visit Copenhagen?
July is a good month to visit Copenhagen. Daytime highs average 21 °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 July?
Expect mild days around 21 °C (71 °F) and nights near 15 °C (58 °F). One July in ten brings afternoons above 26 °C, and one in ten stays below 18 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in July?
July in Copenhagen, by the 1991–2020 station normals.
What should I wear in Copenhagen in July?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella for occasional showers.
Is Copenhagen crowded in July?
The main sights are very busy in July. Main drivers: Danish school holidays; Copenhagen Jazz Festival; cruise season peak.
What time does it get dark in Copenhagen in July?
Around the middle of July the sun sets at about 21:44 and rises at 04:47, giving 17.0 hours of daylight.