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Copenhagen in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Copenhagen in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Copenhagen, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Copenhagen in April 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Copenhagen in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +10°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 28 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Copenhagen has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Copenhagen in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Copenhagen for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +11°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +14°C.

Is Copenhagen warm or cold in April?

Copenhagen is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from 0°C to +3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Copenhagen:

Climate in Copenhagen in April

Copenhagen weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+6°C+10°C+15°C
Min. temperature
-15°C-5°C0°C
Max. temperature
+17°C+24°C+27°C
Rainfall
27 mm28 mm40 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
79%72%70%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
6810
Cloudy days
191815
Rainy days
446
Snowy days
200

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +10°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 27 mm to 28 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 72%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 6 to 8.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Copenhagen in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Copenhagen is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Copenhagen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 40 mm, with a 33% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Copenhagen wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Copenhagen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Copenhagen?

This is the weather in Copenhagen in April 2023:
1 April
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+6°C
2 April
☁️
+5°C
3 April
☁️
+8°C
4 April
🌧️
+8°C
5 April
☁️
+7°C
6 April
🌧️
+9°C
7 April
🌧️
+8°C
8 April
🌧️
+7°C
9 April
☁️
+9°C
10 April
☁️
+9°C
11 April
☁️
+10°C
12 April
☁️
+10°C
13 April
☁️
+12°C
14 April
🌫️
+13°C
15 April
☁️
+8°C
16 April
☀️
+12°C
17 April
☀️
+13°C
18 April
☀️
+12°C
19 April
☀️
+14°C
20 April
☁️
+16°C
21 April
☁️
+16°C
22 April
☀️
+16°C
23 April
☀️
+14°C
24 April
☁️
+13°C
25 April
☀️
+12°C
26 April
☀️
+14°C
27 April
☁️
+11°C
28 April
☀️
+14°C
29 April
☁️
+13°C
30 April
☀️
+14°C
In April 2023 Copenhagen had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Copenhagen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Copenhagen in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+9°C) and the highest in 2009 (+16°C). The driest year was 2009 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 85 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Copenhagen in April:

Is April a good time to visit Copenhagen?

April is a really good time to go to Copenhagen. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Copenhagen.

Can you sunbathe in Copenhagen in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Copenhagen rainy in April?

Copenhagen is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Copenhagen in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Copenhagen in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Denmark

Check out the weather for other cities in Denmark.

Monthly weather in Copenhagen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Copenhagen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.