The best time to visit Denmark
The best time to visit Denmark for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 62/100 with daytime highs around 18°C / 64°F.
Denmark by month, averaged across 4 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 2° / 36°F | 69 mm | 3° | Poor |
| February | 0 | 2° / 36°F | 53 mm | 3° | Poor |
| March | 0 | 4° / 39°F | 48 mm | 4° | Poor |
| April | 9 | 9° / 48°F | 42 mm | 8° | Poor |
| May | 38 | 14° / 57°F | 54 mm | 13° | Mixed |
| June | 57 | 17° / 63°F | 74 mm | 17° | Very good |
| July | 72 | 20° / 68°F | 78 mm | 18° | Excellent |
| August | 69 | 19° / 66°F | 87 mm | 18° | Very good |
| September | 51 | 16° / 61°F | 67 mm | 18° | Good |
| October | 18 | 11° / 52°F | 83 mm | 12° | Poor |
| November | 0 | 7° / 45°F | 73 mm | 8° | Poor |
| December | 0 | 4° / 39°F | 71 mm | 5° | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Denmark's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 62/100, ~18°C / 64°F days). Hottest: July, ~20°C / 68°F. Wettest: August (87 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Copenhagen (1,912 h/yr), Aalborg (1,911 h/yr), Aarhus (1,821 h/yr). See every Denmark destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.