Month guide · Copenhagen · Denmark
Copenhagen in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Copenhagen. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 17.5 hours of daylight. The lightest month, with daylight past 10pm; harbour baths open and bonfires mark midsummer.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 17.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Copenhagen: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (16°C (61°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:25
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:55
- Daylight
- About 17.5 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Sankt Hans Aften — midsummer bonfires on beaches and lakes (23 June)
- Roskilde Festival, 35 km away (usually late June to early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Nyhavn
Canal and harbour boat tour
A one-hour boat tour from Nyhavn or Gammel Strand loops through the canals of Christianshavn and round the harbour, passing the Opera House, the Little Mermaid, Christiansborg and the Black Diamond extension of the Royal Library.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
- Iconic
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 19°C, lows near 11°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Copenhagen?
One of the best months to visit Copenhagen, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Copenhagen?
It is one of the best months to visit Copenhagen. The lightest month, with daylight past 10pm; harbour baths open and bonfires mark midsummer.
+How warm is Copenhagen in June?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.