Month guide · Copenhagen · Denmark
Copenhagen in July
What July is really like in Copenhagen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Patti Manolis, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Copenhagen. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 17 hours of daylight. The warmest and busiest month, with many Danes on holiday; swimming in the harbour and at the beaches is at its best.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Copenhagen: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (19°C (66°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:47
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:45
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). Long, light evenings, harbour swimming, the Jazz Festival and outdoor dining; the busiest and most expensive season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Copenhagen Jazz Festival — concerts across the city (usually early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Theme park · Vesterbro
Tivoli Gardens
Come in the evening when the lights come on; an entry ticket alone lets you stroll, and ride passes only pay off for several rides.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
- Couples
Waterfront · Nyhavn
Nyhavn
Dug in the 1670s to bring ships into the city, Nyhavn's canal is lined with 17th- and 18th-century townhouses painted red, yellow and blue, with wooden sailing ships moored along the quay.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
Castle · Indre By
Rosenborg Castle
Head to the treasury first, then picnic in the King's Garden afterwards.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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Palace · Frederiksstaden
Amalienborg
Four matching rococo palaces around an octagonal square form the Copenhagen home of the Danish royal family, with a museum of royal apartments in one wing.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 14°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Copenhagen?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Copenhagen?
It is one of the best months to visit Copenhagen. The warmest and busiest month, with many Danes on holiday; swimming in the harbour and at the beaches is at its best.
+How warm is Copenhagen in July?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.