Early February 1 February
40°F
Typical afternoon high
35% historical wet-day frequency
Denmark · City
Copenhagen
in February.
Is February a good time?
Cold days.
More overnight stays than January.
February averages 41°F afternoons and 38°F seas, with about 8 rain days. Later February is typically warmer.
- Afternoons
- 41°F
- Sea
- 38°F
- Visitor demand
- 43%of July peak
Historical Hovedstaden regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day.
Overall match
5.3/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#10 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather4.3/10Fair
CrowdsModerate seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queues
CostExpensivefor Europe; Denmark-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your February
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 41°F (5°C): a warm coat; nights around 29°F (−2°C): a winter coat, hat and gloves. About 10 hours of daylight. About 8 rain days in a typical February.
Can I swim in February?
The sea averages 38°F. Our swimming guide: very cold: wetsuit weather. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 10 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 07:35 and sets about 17:10 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 29°F (−2°C); afternoons reach about 41°F (5°C). Expect rain on about 8 days in a typical February.
Typical afternoon
41°F (5°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Februarys
Night low
29°F (−2°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
38°F (3°C)
very cold; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
9h 35m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late February?
Late February is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 40°F on the 1st, versus 44°F on the 28th. Historical wet-day frequency falls from 35% to 25% between those dates.
Mid February 15 February
41°F
Typical afternoon high
35% historical wet-day frequency
Late February 28 February
44°F
Typical afternoon high
25% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesFebruary 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
February 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140° | 240° | 340° | 440° | 540° | 640° | 740° |
| 840° | 940° | 1040° | 1140° | 1240° | 1341° | 1441° |
| 1541° | 1641° | 1742° | 1842° | 1942° | 2042° | 2143° |
| 2243° | 2343° | 2443° | 2543° | 2644° | 2744° | 2844° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for February 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons warm from about 40°F (4°C) in the first week to 43°F (6°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 25–37%.
Elsewhere in February 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 42%, Netherlands 46%, Belgium 25%, Czechia 18%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds, cost and getting there
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Moderate season. February averages 43% of July's overnight stays per day. More overnight stays than January.
Overnight stays across Hovedstaden do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
A little below usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Denmark as a whole
Well above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 148 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Recorded US nonstop flights · 2024
Recorded this month
from Newark, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago and 3 more; 2024 schedule, Eurostat
Year-to-year variation
How much does February vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 36°F (2°C) and 46°F (8°C); in 6 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 41°F (5°C). Rain days ranged from 5 to 17; half the years had 5–11.
Rain days in each February
Rain days
8
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 16 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
2 of 28
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no February in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
1 of 28
rated very good or better
See every recorded FebruaryHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 36°F | 5 |
| 2012 | 37°F | 8 |
| 2013 | 36°F | 5 |
| 2014 | 45°F | 11 |
| 2015 | 41°F | 6 |
| 2016 | 42°F | 10 |
| 2017 | 40°F | 11 |
| 2018 | 36°F | 6 |
| 2019 | 46°F | 11 |
| 2020 | 46°F | 16 |
| 2021 | 39°F | 5 |
| 2022 | 45°F | 15 |
| 2023 | 44°F | 5 |
| 2024 | 45°F | 17 |
| 2025 | 41°F | 5 |
Checked against 5 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
January, February
or March?
| Typical conditions | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 40°F | 41°F | 47°F |
| Sea | 40°F | 38°F | 39°F |
| Rain days | 14 | 8 | 7 |
| Overnight demand | 37% | 43% | 51% |
January: Warmer sea and more rain days than February. Less overnight demand. January guide →
March: Warmer afternoons than February. More overnight demand. March guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with February Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. February stays as your reference.
March to October have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than February, but more overnight stays.
Your comparison
February or January?
Overnight stays are 37% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest a little below usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the January guide →| Typical conditions | February | January |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 41°F | 40°F |
| Nights | 29°F | 30°F |
| Sea | 38°F | 40°F |
| Rain days | 8 | 14 |
| Visitor season | Moderate season | Moderate season |
| Overall / 10 | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Month rank | #10 | #12 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9 | #12 | 40°F | 30°F | 40°F | 14 | 3.9 | Moderate season |
| February | 5.3 | #10 | 41°F | 29°F | 38°F | 8 | 4.3 | Moderate season |
| March | 5.9 | #7 | 47°F | 31°F | 39°F | 7 | 5.3 | Moderate season |
| April | 6.0 | #6 | 55°F | 37°F | 43°F | 7 | 6.6 | Busy season |
| May | 6.4 | #4 | 64°F | 45°F | 50°F | 9 | 8.0 | Busy season |
| June | 6.5 | #1 | 71°F | 52°F | 59°F | 8 | 9.1 | Busy season |
| July | 6.5 | #2 | 73°F | 56°F | 64°F | 12 | 9.1 | Peak season |
| August | 6.3 | #5 | 72°F | 55°F | 65°F | 10 | 9.2 | Peak season |
| September | 6.5 | #3 | 66°F | 50°F | 62°F | 8 | 8.3 | Busy season |
| October | 5.8 | #8 | 57°F | 44°F | 55°F | 12 | 5.9 | Busy season |
| November | 5.6 | #9 | 48°F | 38°F | 49°F | 9 | 4.9 | Moderate season |
| December | 5.1 | #11 | 43°F | 34°F | 43°F | 14 | 4.1 | Moderate season |
Near here
Nearby places in February
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
Skåne & southern Swedenabout 50 miles
Balanced Overall 3.0 · Poor weather, 41°F (5°C) · Low season · Cost pricey
ZealandDenmark · about 60 miles
Balanced Overall 3.0 · Poor weather, 41°F (5°C) · Low season · Cost expensive
Mecklenburg-VorpommernBaltic coast · Germany · about 130 miles
Balanced Overall 3.0 · Poor weather, 42°F (6°C) · Low season · Cost moderate
Schleswig-HolsteinGermany · about 160 miles
Balanced Overall 3.0 · Poor weather, 43°F (6°C) · Low season · Cost moderate
West PomeraniaPoland · about 180 miles
Balanced Overall 3.0 · Poor weather, 41°F (5°C) · Low season · Cost moderate
Elsewhere in Europe
Better February weather than Copenhagen
Copenhagen's weather ranks 36 of 41 city regions this month. These city regions outside Denmark have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Copenhagen.
ViennaAustria · about 540 miles
Good weather (5.3): 4°F warmer afternoons, cheaper
Milan, Lake Como & LombardyItaly · about 710 miles
Good weather (5.8): 10°F warmer afternoons, 2 fewer rain days, cheaper
Bologna & Emilia-RomagnaItaly · about 780 miles
Good weather (5.9): 12°F warmer afternoons, quieter for its season (low season), cheaper
Lyon & the French AlpsRhône-Alpes · France · about 780 miles
Good weather (5.4): 9°F warmer afternoons, busier for its season (busy season), cheaper
BelgradeSerbia · about 830 miles
Good weather (5.6): 8°F warmer afternoons, cheaper
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's moderate season, 43% of the busiest month and 35% below its average month.The figures cover the whole Hovedstaden region, suburbs included. That means about 28,000 overnight visitors on a typical February night across the region, 49% of them from Denmark itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 3,700 more: 13 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 56 |
| How our weather was checked | 5 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.3°C), night lows within 2°F (1.2°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 14 |
| Busiest month here | July · 33 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 1.4% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 79th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 49% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 13 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 1.6% |
| National hotel-price season | Denmark historical 2024–2025 index: A little below usual (−9% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 1.9 million |
| Statistical region | DK01 · Hovedstaden |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.