🇩🇰 Copenhagen vs Stockholm 🇸🇪

Copenhagen, Denmark vs Stockholm, Sweden — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Copenhagen is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Stockholm is drier, with roughly 8 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇩🇰 Copenhagen🇸🇪 Stockholm
Avg annual high12°C10°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-2°C low)February (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year127119
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇩🇰 Copenhagen

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (-2°C).

🇸🇪 Stockholm

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in February (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Copenhagen or Stockholm warmer?

Copenhagen is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Copenhagen or Stockholm?

Copenhagen is rainier — Stockholm sees about 8 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Copenhagen vs Stockholm?

Copenhagen is best around June, July, August; Stockholm is best around June, July, August.

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