Your June weather guide
MildWeather in Copenhagen in June
June is a good time for Copenhagen if you want mild weather for exploring rather than summer heat. Average daytime highs are 18.4°C, falling to 11.8°C at night, so layers matter more than a suitcase full of beachwear. The catch is rain: about 12 days have measurable rainfall. Go for comfortable walking weather and long daylight hours, but keep your plans flexible and bring a waterproof rather than relying on clear skies.
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
- 18.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 23°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.8°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 9°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -1.2°C
- London averages 19.6°C in June
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.1h
- 41% of 17.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 73 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 3%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 28.7°C
- 2000-06-20
- Record low 1991-2020
- 4.5°C
- 2009-06-06
- 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 June compares
June is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Copenhagen. Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Copenhagen is 1.2°C cooler by day and 0.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in June
The typical June day in Copenhagen peaks at 18.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 38 days top 25°C. Nights average 11.8°C; one night in ten drops to 8.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 28.7°C (2000-06-20) and the coldest night 4.5°C (2009-06-06).
Rain in June
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 73 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 1991 with 157 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 17.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 04:25 and sets about 21:55 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 59%.
Is June a good time to visit Copenhagen?
June is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Copenhagen on our scoring are July, August, June.
Comfortable days, but keep a layer for the evening
June suits travellers who prefer being outdoors without strong heat. A light top may be enough during warmer spells, but a jumper or jacket is a sensible everyday companion, especially if you will be out after dark. The warmest 10% of days reach 22.6°C or more, so there is scope for pleasantly warm afternoons rather than consistently cool conditions. However, only 3% of days reach 25°C: this is not the month to choose for dependable heat. At the other end, the coldest 10% of nights fall to 8.8°C or lower. Pack trousers and a warmer layer rather than assuming every evening will feel summery.
Plan around rain, not against it
Rain is the main compromise in choosing June. With about 12 rainy days, it makes sense to have indoor alternatives rather than committing every day to being outside. That figure does not mean those days are wet throughout, but it does mean a waterproof jacket deserves space in your bag. Shoes you are comfortable wearing on wet pavements are more useful than footwear suited only to dry weather. Keep longer outdoor plans movable and check the forecast before setting off. If occasional rain would spoil the trip for you, June is a less convincing choice; if you can adjust your plans, its mild temperatures remain useful.
A little perspective
Copenhagen through the year
June 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% |
| February | 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% |
| JuneSelectedbest | 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 June FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Copenhagen hot in June?
Copenhagen is mild in June: the average daytime high is 18.4°C and nights average 11.8°C. Roughly 1 in 38 June days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Copenhagen in June?
Copenhagen sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 73 mm of rain in a typical June. The wettest June between 1991 and 2020 was 1991 (157 mm) and the driest was 1992 (0 mm).
How sunny is Copenhagen in June?
Copenhagen gets around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day in June out of 17.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Copenhagen compare with the UK in June?
Copenhagen is on average 1.2°C cooler than London by day in June (18.4°C against 19.6°C).
What is the hottest June on record in Copenhagen?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day in Copenhagen reached 28.7°C on 2000-06-20, and the coldest night dropped to 4.5°C on 2009-06-06.
Is Copenhagen warmer than London in June?
No. Copenhagen's average daytime high is 18.4°C, compared with London's 19.6°C. The difference is modest, but Copenhagen is not a warmer alternative for a June break. Pack for mild days and cool evenings rather than expecting a step up in summer warmth.
How much sunshine and daylight can I expect?
June averages about 7.1 hours of sunshine within 17.2 hours of daylight. That leaves plenty of light for flexible outdoor plans, but long days do not mean uninterrupted sunshine. You can make use of the extended daylight without expecting clear skies throughout.
Is June a good choice, or should I wait until later in summer?
June is among Copenhagen's best months for weather, alongside July and August, and ranks behind them overall. It suits a trip where mild conditions are enough. If warmth is your priority, July or August is the better starting point, though June is already among the warmer months.
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