Month guide · Copenhagen · Denmark
Copenhagen in April
What April is really like in Copenhagen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Spring arrives with cherry blossom and Tivoli reopening for its summer season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 6°C (43°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Copenhagen: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (6°C (43°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:15
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea
- 6°C (43°F)
Spring (March–May). Cherry blossom, Tivoli reopening and rapidly lengthening days; still cool, with crisp mornings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Cherry blossom at Bispebjerg Cemetery (usually late April)
- Tivoli summer season opens (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Indre By
Rundetårn (Round Tower)
Built by Christian IV in the 1640s as an astronomical observatory, the Round Tower is climbed by a smooth spiral ramp instead of stairs — wide enough, legend says, for Peter the Great to ride up on horseback.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
Waterfront · Islands Brygge
Islands Brygge Harbour Bath
Come on a warm weekday evening when locals arrive after work; lifeguards are on duty only during the summer season.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
Architecture · Amager
CopenHill
Bjarke Ingels' waste-to-energy plant has an artificial ski slope on its sloping roof, a hiking trail to a rooftop viewpoint and one of the world's tallest climbing walls on its facade.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Architecture
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Nørrebro
Assistens Cemetery
Pick up a map at the entrance to find the famous graves, and keep your voice down near recent burials.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 3°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Copenhagen?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Copenhagen in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Copenhagen?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring arrives with cherry blossom and Tivoli reopening for its summer season.
+How warm is Copenhagen in April?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.