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Copenhagen cycling weather

Cycling in Copenhagen often means dealing with coastal winds and rapidly changing weather.

See wind, rain and temperature along every kilometre of your route — not just at the start.

Why a city forecast isn't enough

City forecasts don't reflect strong crosswinds on coastal routes. RouteWeather shows wind impact across your entire ride.

What changes along a long route

  • Strong coastal winds
  • Frequent weather changes
  • Flat terrain increases wind impact
  • Rain systems move quickly
  • Route direction is critical

Climate overview

Month
Temp Day
Temp Night
Sunny Days
Sun Hours
Rain Days
Precipitation
Humidity
UV Index
Day Length
Jan 5°C 2°C 5 2.8h 15 63 mm 75 % 2 7h 47m
Feb 3°C 0°C 8 3.7h 13 17 mm 73 % 3 9h 39m
Mar 9°C 3°C 24 8.5h 7 20 mm 70 % 4 11h 53m
Apr 13°C 6°C 28 10.4h 8 18 mm 68 % 5 14h 13m
May 15°C 9°C 28 11.9h 16 47 mm 65 % 6 16h 17m
Jun 19°C 13°C 27 12.8h 17 58 mm 67 % 7 17h 25m
Jul 21°C 16°C 27 12.3h 23 86 mm 66 % 8 16h 49m
Aug 21°C 15°C 31 12.5h 14 28 mm 68 % 7 14h 57m
Sep 18°C 14°C 28 10.1h 17 49 mm 70 % 5 12h 42m
Oct 13°C 9°C 15 6.1h 22 97 mm 72 % 4 10h 24m
Nov 8°C 5°C 9 3.3h 16 52 mm 76 % 2 8h 18m
Dec 6°C 4°C 8 2.7h 11 23 mm 77 % 2 7h 8m

Frequently asked questions

What affects cycling most in Copenhagen?

Wind, especially near the coast and bridges.

When to ride?

Mornings are typically calmer.