Copenhagen weather in July
Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in July
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Copenhagen in July?
In July, Copenhagen is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Copenhagen.
July compared
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More details for July
- Daylight
- 17 h 0 min04:45 – 21:46
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Copenhagen
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in July
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Copenhagen in July: quick answers
Is Copenhagen hot in July?
No. In July, Copenhagen is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in July?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in July the sea averages just 17.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Copenhagen in July?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)