Copenhagen weather in April
Copenhagen in April averages 8°C (47°F) and 28 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Copenhagen, April is the sixth coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
4–12°C · 40–54°F
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Copenhagen like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Copenhagen in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (40°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Copenhagen is 4.4°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 4°C (39°F).
April in Copenhagen is 4.4°C cooler than May and 19 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Copenhagen in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 14 hours 13 minutes in Copenhagen, rising about 06:04 and setting about 20:16 local time.
April ends 2 hours 9 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 18 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Copenhagen
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Copenhagen
What to read before you book.
Copenhagen weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | 44 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 32 mm |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | 30 mm |
| April | 8°C / 47°F | 28 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 47 mm |
| June | 16°C / 61°F | 60 mm |
| July | 19°C / 65°F | 59 mm |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 74 mm |
| September | 15°C / 58°F | 59 mm |
| October | 10°C / 50°F | 61 mm |
| November | 6°C / 42°F | 49 mm |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | 47 mm |
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FAQs about Copenhagen in April
April climate averages for Copenhagen, 1991–2020.
Copenhagen averages 8°C (47°F) in April, ranging from about 4°C (40°F) at night to 12°C (54°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 28 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 8°C (47°F) against 13°C (55°F) in May — 4.4°C cooler.
April is 4.4°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 13 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 17 hours 31 minutes in June and 7 hours 4 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:04 and sunset about 20:16 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 9 minutes longer than it starts.
