Month guide · Copenhagen · Denmark
Copenhagen in February
What February is really like in Copenhagen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Franklin Heijnen, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 3°C (37°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.5 hours of daylight. Often the coldest month, with occasional snow; one of the lowest-priced times to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 3°C (37°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 3°C (37°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Copenhagen: days average 3°C (37°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:34
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:14
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
- Sea
- 3°C (37°F)
Winter (December–February). Cold and dark, with Christmas markets, gløgg and hygge in December, then the quietest and lowest-priced weeks of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Fastelavn — children's carnival with costumes and cream buns (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Nørreport
Torvehallerne
Two glass-and-steel market halls beside Nørreport station hold around 60 stalls of fish, cheese, bread, coffee, smørrebrød and pastries, with an outdoor fruit and flower market between them.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Frederiksstaden
Designmuseum Danmark
Spend time in the chair galleries and the garden courtyard, and browse the museum shop for design souvenirs.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Theme park · Vesterbro
Tivoli Gardens
Opened in 1843 opposite what is now Central Station, Tivoli is one of the world's oldest amusement parks: a garden of lakes, pavilions and thousands of coloured lights with a wooden roller coaster dating from 1914.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
- Couples
Waterfront · Nyhavn
Nyhavn
Buy a drink from a shop and sit on the quayside like the locals instead of paying restaurant prices, and come early in the morning for photos.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 3°C, lows near -1°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Copenhagen?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Copenhagen in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Copenhagen?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Often the coldest month, with occasional snow; one of the lowest-priced times to visit.
+How warm is Copenhagen in February?
Average highs are around 3°C (37°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.