Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Copenhagen in February
Copenhagen in February suits a winter city break, not a trip for mild weather. Average daytime highs are 3.3°C, nights fall to -0.6°C, and about 10 days bring rain, so warm layers and waterproofs are essential. Go if you are happy with shorter outdoor spells and time indoors between walks. If your main aim is to leave the UK chill behind, February is not a good choice: Copenhagen is colder than London.
Long-term climate averages for Copenhagen, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Copenhagen, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Copenhagen.
- Average daytime high
- 3.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 8°C
- Average night-time low
- -0.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -5°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -4.6°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 2.4h
- 26% of 9.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 42 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 11.8°C
- 2019-02-27
- Record low 1991-2020
- -14.3°C
- 1996-02-06
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h
- 982 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Copenhagen. Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Copenhagen is 4.6°C cooler by day and 2.6°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Copenhagen peaks at 3.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 7.8°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average -0.6°C; one night in ten drops to -5.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 11.8°C (2019-02-27) and the coldest night -14.3°C (1996-02-06).
Rain in February
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 42 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2002 with 102 mm, the driest 2003 with 10 mm. Humidity averages 84%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 2.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:36 and sets about 17:12 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 74%.
Is February a good time to visit Copenhagen?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Copenhagen on our scoring are July, August, June.
Expect cold afternoons and freezing nights
The cold is the main compromise, even during the day. London averages around 8°C in February, compared with around 3°C in Copenhagen, so pack for a noticeable step down in temperature rather than assuming familiar conditions. A warm coat, gloves, a hat and layers you can adjust indoors make sense. Footwear should keep your feet warm as well as dry. The coldest nights can fall to around -5°C or below, making late walks less appealing if you feel the cold easily. This month works best for travellers who enjoy being outside in winter but do not need to spend the whole day outdoors.
Use the daylight, but plan for wet spells
There are about 9.3 hours of daylight, but only 2.4 hours of sunshine a day on average. That leaves scope for daytime exploring without promising much sun, so put your outdoor plans into the daylight hours and keep evenings flexible. Rain is a practical concern rather than a reason to rule the trip out: a waterproof outer layer and shoes that cope with wet pavements will be more useful than packing only for dry cold. Leave room to swap a walk for time indoors when conditions turn unpleasant. February is less suited to a tightly packed outdoor itinerary than to a slower visit with regular warm breaks.
A little perspective
Copenhagen through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0°C | -0.4°C | 1.8 | 50 | 12 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 3.3°C | -0.6°C | 2.4 | 42 | 10 | 0% |
| March | 6.0°C | 0.6°C | 3.8 | 43 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 10.7°C | 3.8°C | 5.7 | 41 | 10 | 0% |
| May | 15.3°C | 8.0°C | 6.9 | 52 | 10 | 0% |
| Junebest | 18.4°C | 11.8°C | 7.1 | 73 | 12 | 3% |
| Julybest | 20.9°C | 14.3°C | 7.0 | 72 | 12 | 12% |
| Augustbest | 20.5°C | 14.6°C | 5.9 | 76 | 13 | 9% |
| September | 16.7°C | 11.7°C | 4.5 | 58 | 11 | 0% |
| October | 11.8°C | 7.8°C | 3.1 | 61 | 12 | 0% |
| November | 7.2°C | 4.1°C | 1.9 | 50 | 11 | 0% |
| December | 4.2°C | 1.0°C | 1.5 | 54 | 12 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Copenhagen in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Copenhagen hot in February?
Copenhagen is cool in February: the average daytime high is 3.3°C and nights average -0.6°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
How much does it rain in Copenhagen in February?
Copenhagen sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 42 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2002 (102 mm) and the driest was 2003 (10 mm).
How sunny is Copenhagen in February?
Copenhagen gets around 2.4 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 9.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Copenhagen compare with the UK in February?
Copenhagen is on average 4.6°C cooler than London by day in February (3.3°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Copenhagen?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Copenhagen reached 11.8°C on 2019-02-27, and the coldest night dropped to -14.3°C on 1996-02-06.
Could I get a mild spell in February?
Yes, but do not pack around that possibility. The warmest 10% of days reach 7.8°C or more, which is milder than the monthly norm but still cool for prolonged time outside. Bring warm layers even if the forecast looks relatively gentle.
Should I choose another month for better weather?
If weather is your main priority, July, August and June are the better choices. February is near the cold end of Copenhagen's year and suits travellers comfortable with winter conditions, rather than those hoping for warmth and long stretches outdoors.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Copenhagen. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C