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Copenhagen in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Copenhagen in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 12 °C, and the sea is about 12 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
28/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#10
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Copenhagen · OctoberPhoto: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 12 °C
- Average low
- 8 °C
- Sea
- 12 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 88 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 17 | 12 | 12 | 62 | 3.8 | 83 | 4.1 | 16 | 49 |
| October (selected) | 12 | 8 | 14 | 70 | 1.9 | 88 | 4.5 | 12 | 28 |
| November | 7 | 4 | 14 | 61 | 0.8 | 91 | 4.6 | 9 | 20 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (28/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +21 | +5 °C | +3.9 °C | -2.3 | -8.5 mm | +1.9 h | -4.3 % | -0.4 m/s | +3.5 °C |
| November | -8 | -4.9 °C | -3.7 °C | -0.2 | -9 mm | -1.1 h | +3.7 % | +0.1 m/s | -3.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Copenhagen in October?
The average daily high is around 12 °C, with an average daily low of about 8 °C.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in October?
The sea is about 12 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in October?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 70 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. October is not among them.