Denmark's weather is quite mild. Denmark has a temperate climate, the mildness of which is largely conditioned by the generally westerly winds and by the fact that the country is virtually encircled by water. The winters are not particularly cold and the summers are mild.
There is little fluctuation between day and night temperatures, but sudden changes in wind direction can quickly change the weather. The wind is stronger in winter.
Denmark's mean temperature in February, the coldest month, is 0°C (32°F), and in July, the warmest, 17°C (63°F). Rain falls fairly evenly throughout the year, the annual average amounting to approximately 61 cm (24 in). Copenhagen has an average of 170 rainy days. The greatest rainfall comes between September and November.
Because of Denmark's northern location in Europe, the length of the day with sunlight varies greatly. This is typical for Scandinavia. There are short days during the winter with sunrise coming around 8 am and sunset 3:30 pm, as well as beautifully long summer days with sunrise at 3:30 am and late sunsets at 10 pm.
The shortest and longest days of the year have traditionally been celebrated. The celebration for the shortest day corresponds roughly with Christmas (Danish: "Jul", learn a few -> useful Danish phrases).
Scandinavian weather offers unique weather occurrances like the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Learn more about Scandinavia's Natural Phenomena!.
To find out more about the weather during a specific month, visit Scandinavia by month which offers weather information, clothing tips and events for the month of your travel.
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