01Weather
Copenhagen weather in October
Afternoons in October average 13.1 °C (56 °F) and nights cool to 8.6 °C (47 °F). Compared with September it is 5.3 °C cooler; November is 4.9 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical October | 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) | 10 °C / 50 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 5 °C / 41 °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) | 0.2 | frost mornings per month |
| Hottest / coldest October day 2016–2025 | 19.2 °C / -1.9 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | 07:12 | 18:45 | 11.6 h |
| 15 October | 07:40 | 18:10 | 10.5 h |
| 31 October | 07:13 | 16:32 | 9.3 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 138 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Copenhagen), including the clock change on the last Sunday of October.
03Crowds
How busy Copenhagen is in October
moderate The main sights are moderate in October. What drives it:
- Tivoli Halloween season
- Danish autumn school holiday in week 42
- Culture Night
04Public holidays
Public holidays in October 2027
No public holidays in Denmark fall in October, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Copenhagen in October
Every year in October
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kulturnatten (Culture Night) | second Friday of October | culture |
| Tivoli Halloween | mid-October to early November | family |
07Packing
What to pack for Copenhagen in October
- 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
October turns cool and wet, with afternoons around 12 °C, autumn colours in the parks, Culture Night opening hundreds of venues on the second Friday and Tivoli's Halloween season from mid-month to early November. Danish school holidays in week 42 bring families to the attractions. Hotel rates are low outside that week. The clocks go back on the last Sunday.
Rain falls on about twelve days, often with wind. Daylight drops below ten hours by month-end. The harbour baths close. The Louisiana museum and the Ordrupgaard collection up the coast are at their quietest. The Christmas season begins at Tivoli in mid-November, so late October is the quiet gap between the Halloween and Christmas seasons. November is dark and cheap; see November.
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 October? See the best time to visit Copenhagen.
10Elsewhere
October in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam in October | 15 °C | 11 |
| Prague in October | 15 °C | 8 |
| London in October | 15 °C | 10 |
| Budapest in October | 17 °C | 9 |
| Paris in October | 17 °C | 12 |
| Venice in October | 19 °C | 6 |
11FAQ
Copenhagen in October: your questions
Is October a good time to visit Copenhagen?
October is a good month to visit Copenhagen. Daytime highs average 13 °C (56 °F), and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Copenhagen in October?
Expect cool days around 13 °C (56 °F) and nights near 9 °C (47 °F). One October in ten brings afternoons above 16 °C, and one in ten stays below 10 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in October?
October in Copenhagen, by the 1991–2020 station normals.
What should I wear in Copenhagen in October?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Copenhagen crowded in October?
The main sights are moderate in October. Main drivers: Tivoli Halloween season; Danish autumn school holiday in week 42; Culture Night.
What time does it get dark in Copenhagen in October?
Around the middle of October the sun sets at about 18:10 and rises at 07:40, giving 10.5 hours of daylight.