October · Denmark
Best time to visit Copenhagen in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Copenhagen in October
Average temperature 12°C, 73 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Copenhagen scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
From May to September, 17-hour daylight fuels harbor swims and bike rides past Nyhavn's lit facades.
October in Copenhagen — workable with trade-offs
Expect 12°C (53°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Copenhagen — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Copenhagen in October?
- In October, Copenhagen averages 12°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Copenhagen?
- October earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Copenhagen in October?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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