Copenhagen in August

Warm; busy.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

No other month rates higher than August for Copenhagen in this guide.

• CopenhagenHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 13 days
• Zealand and the islands, Denmark · Copenhagen, Roskilde, Helsingør, Funen, Bornholmbest weather

  Mild, damp and windy; summer highs 20–24 °C (68–75 °F) with 17 h of light, winter 0–4 °C (32–39 °F) with 7 h. Bornholm is the sunniest corner in summer.Mild, damp and windy; summer highs 68–75 °F (20–24 °C) with 17 h of light, winter 32–39 °F (0–4 °C) with 7 h. Bornholm is the sunniest corner in summer.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Copenhagen Pride check

  Mid August · Centre and City Hall Square

  A parade and events; streets close for the parade.

• Long light and Tivoli in season

  Mid-June to late August

  Late sunsets; Tivoli and the terraces stay busy late; hotels are dearest.

Crowds · Denmark overall

High

Prices · Denmark overall

High

Denmark overall: Still summer; Copenhagen Pride and food festivals; water warmest.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Copenhagen, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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