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Copenhagen in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Copenhagen in April is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 10 °C, and the sea is about 6 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
39/100 · #6
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#1
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Copenhagen · AprilPhoto: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 10 °C
- Average low
- 3 °C
- Sea
- 6 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 83 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 1 | 10 | 54 | 3.0 | 88 | 4.5 | 3 | 28 |
| April (selected) | 10 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 5.2 | 83 | 3.9 | 6 | 39 |
| May | 14 | 8 | 10 | 46 | 6.8 | 81 | 3.6 | 10 | 46 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (39/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -11 | -4.4 °C | -2.8 °C | +1.9 | +14.2 mm | -2.2 h | +4.5 % | +0.7 m/s | -2.6 °C |
| May | +7 | +4.6 °C | +4.3 °C | +1.7 | +6.6 mm | +1.6 h | -2.7 % | -0.2 m/s | +4.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Copenhagen in April?
The average daily high is around 10 °C, with an average daily low of about 3 °C.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in April?
The sea is about 6 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in April?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 40 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
By the climate score, July are the strongest months for Copenhagen. April is not among them.