What April feels like in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen, April brings mid-spring. Days are chilly rather than freezing, and walking is comfortable with a proper jacket. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights are cold and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Damp air makes the cold feel rawer than the numbers alone suggest.
Rain in Copenhagen in April
Showers are a regular feature, arriving about one day in 3. Wet days average about 4.1 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. The yearly figure is similar, around 5 mm per wet day. April is Copenhagen's driest month of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in April
In mid-April, sunrise is at about 6:07 am and sunset at about 8:13 pm (local time) — 14 h 6 min of daylight. The days are stretching out — 2 h 22 min more daylight than mid-March. Measured sunshine covers about 74% of the daylight — there are plenty of bright spells.
How April compares to the rest of the year
April is the 6th coolest month of the year in Copenhagen. Against March, the average high is 4.5°C (8.1°F) higher, with 4 mm less rain. The warm-up continues into May. By May, typical highs are 15.4°C (59.7°F).
Who April suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
- Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.
Tips for visiting Copenhagen in April
Rain Protection
A packable rain jacket saves the day on showery afternoons.
Warm Layers
Insulated layers and warm shoes for the cold hours.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Copenhagen in April?
Expect around 10.9°C (51.6°F) in the afternoon and 4.1°C (39.4°F) at night, which most visitors would call chilly.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in April?
Quite a lot — 37 mm spread over about 9 days.
What should I wear in Copenhagen in April?
Based on the averages: rain protection, warm layers and sunglasses. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is April or May better for visiting Copenhagen?
May, narrowly: it ranks #5 of 12 among Copenhagen's months, against #7 for the other. May is warmer and has more rainy days.