Denmark
Denmark in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Denmark in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Denmark in February?
- Horsens is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 5°C (40°F) in February; Roskilde is the coolest at 2°C (35°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Denmark in February?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Fjerritslev (4°C (40°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
5°
Horsens
Coolest
2°
Roskilde
Driest
30 mm
Elsinore
Warmest sea
4°
Fjerritslev
Across Denmark, February highs run from 2°C (35°F) (Roskilde) to 5°C (40°F) (Horsens). On average it is about as warm as January. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Aalborg.
Best places in Denmark in February
9 
Aarhus
Central Jutland · Denmark
4° / -4° 33 mm Feb
9
Copenhagen
Capital Region · Denmark
3° / -1° 31 mm Feb
10
Aalborg
North Denmark · Denmark
3° / -2° 31 mm Feb
11
Esbjerg
South Denmark · Denmark
4° / -1° 46 mm Feb
9
Odense
South Denmark · Denmark
4° / -1° 33 mm Feb
11
Frederikshavn
North Denmark · Denmark
3° / -1° 33 mm Feb
10
Elsinore
Capital Region · Denmark
2° / -2° 30 mm Feb
8
Roskilde
Zealand · Denmark
2° / -1° 31 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esbjerg | 4° | -1° | 46 mm | 3° | 11 |
| Frederikshavn | 3° | -1° | 33 mm | 3° | 11 |
| Aalborg | 3° | -2° | 31 mm | — | 10 |
| Elsinore | 2° | -2° | 30 mm | — | 10 |
| Horsens | 5° | -6° | 34 mm | — | 10 |
| Fjerritslev | 3° | -2° | 42 mm | 4° | 10 |
| Sønderborg | 3° | -1° | 50 mm | — | 10 |
| Aarhus | 4° | -4° | 33 mm | 2° | 9 |
| Copenhagen | 3° | -1° | 31 mm | 2° | 9 |
| Odense | 4° | -1° | 33 mm | — | 9 |
| Inner City of Copenhagen | 3° | -1° | 31 mm | 2° | 9 |
| Ribe | 3° | -1° | 42 mm | 3° | 9 |
| Roskilde | 2° | -1° | 31 mm | — | 8 |
| Billund | 3° | -2° | 49 mm | — | 8 |
| Thisted | 3° | -2° | 44 mm | — | 8 |
| Rønne | 3° | -1° | 33 mm | 3° | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Denmark in February?
Average daytime highs range from 2° in Roskilde to 5° in Horsens.
Can you swim in Denmark in February?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Fjerritslev at about 4°.