The weather in August in Copenhagen

It's pleasantly warm in August in Copenhagen with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Copenhagen. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Copenhagen, Denmark. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2018, Copenhagen reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Copenhagen is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 84 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Copenhagen

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Copenhagen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Copenhagen New York
Average temperature 22°C 30°C
Max. temperature 23°C 31°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 84 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 12 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Copenhagen with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Copenhagen is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Copenhagen, Denmark. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Copenhagen

Temperature in August in Copenhagen over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Copenhagen, Denmark. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Copenhagen

Total precipitation in August in Copenhagen over the years

Daily UV index in August in Copenhagen

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Copenhagen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in August in Copenhagen

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Average weather in Copenhagen by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Copenhagen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.