2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Copenhagen in October

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

October is a wet time to visit Copenhagen. Copenhagen has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 13°C, lows of 10°C, and approximately 16 rainy days per month.

Avg High

13°C

Avg Low

10°C

Rainy days

16days

Daylight

10.5h

Is October a good time to visit Copenhagen?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:40 AM

Sunset

6:12 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 7°C 3°C 12 Good
February 7°C 3°C 18 Wet
March 7°C 2°C 9 Good
April 11°C 5°C 6 Good
May 14°C 7°C 10 Excellent (best)
June 20°C 14°C 10 Excellent (best)
July 18°C 13°C 14 Excellent (best)
August 22°C 16°C 7 Excellent (best)
September 18°C 12°C 8 Excellent (best)
October 13°C 10°C 16 Wet
November 10°C 7°C 9 Good
December 6°C 4°C 16 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for October

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is October a good time to visit Copenhagen? +

October is typically Wet for visiting Copenhagen, with average highs of 13°C and around 16 rainy days.

What should I pack for Copenhagen in October? +

With highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in October? +

Copenhagen typically sees around 16 rainy days in October.

How many hours of daylight are there in Copenhagen in October? +

In October, Copenhagen gets approximately 10.5 hours of daylight per day.

Is October peak season in Copenhagen? +

No, October is not peak season in Copenhagen. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Copenhagen? +

The best months to visit Copenhagen are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Copenhagen)

Last Updated: January 2026

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