Copenhagen receives around 600 mm (about 24 inches) of rain a year, fairly evenly spread across the seasons, though summer thunderstorms have become an increasingly prominent concern for the low-lying Danish capital in recent years. A severe cloudburst in July 2011 dropped an extraordinary amount of rain in just a couple of hours, overwhelming the city’s sewer system and causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage, a wake-up call that led to major investment in dedicated cloudburst management infrastructure across the city. Because these short, extremely intense summer storms remain the city’s single biggest weather-related risk, radar tracking is treated as a genuinely critical real-time tool by both residents and city planners. Denmark’s Meteorological Institute, DMI, operates the national radar network.
Rain in Copenhagen by month
Copenhagen gets about 698 mm (27.5 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is August, with 83 mm (3.3 in), and the driest is April, with 34 mm (1.3 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 1.1 °C (34 °F) |
| February | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 0.9 °C (34 °F) |
| March | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 2.7 °C (37 °F) |
| April | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 6.7 °C (44 °F) |
| May | 47 mm (1.8 in) | 11.4 °C (53 °F) |
| June | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 15.2 °C (59 °F) |
| July | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 17.9 °C (64 °F) |
| August | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 17.8 °C (64 °F) |
| September | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 14.6 °C (58 °F) |
| October | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10.1 °C (50 °F) |
| November | 62 mm (2.5 in) | 6.1 °C (43 °F) |
| December | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 2.8 °C (37 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Copenhagen and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Copenhagen right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Copenhagen, Capital Region where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Copenhagen can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Copenhagen rain radar update?
Updates depend on the radar provider and local network. Check the timestamp on the map for the latest available frame, and press play to compare recent observations. Radar imagery can lag conditions on the ground.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Copenhagen?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over Capital Region and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Copenhagen, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Copenhagen rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.