Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Copenhagen | Hamburg | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 3°C (37°F) | 5°C (41°F)▲ | Hamburg |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -1°C (30°F) | 0°C (32°F)▲ | Hamburg |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 11 days | Copenhagen |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 42 mm▲ | 51 mm | Copenhagen |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 5h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 26 km/h | 21 km/h▲ | Hamburg |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Copenhagen edges ahead as the better destination in February. Copenhagen offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Hamburg sees 5 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Copenhagen is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Hamburg is cooler at 5°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Copenhagen is the stronger choice in February.
Copenhagen reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Hamburg averages 5°C (41°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.
Copenhagen receives approximately 42 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Hamburg sees 51 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Copenhagen the drier option by 2 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 3°C, lows of -1°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 5°C, lows of 0°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during February.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Copenhagen | Hamburg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 12d | 4°C | 13d |
| Feb | 3°C | 9d | 5°C | 11d |
| Mar | 6°C | 10d | 8°C | 11d |
| Apr | 11°C | 10d | 13°C | 11d |
| May | 15°C | 10d | 17°C | 11d |
| Jun | 18°C | 12d | 20°C | 12d |
| Jul | 21°C | 12d | 22°C | 14d |
| Aug | 21°C | 13d | 22°C | 13d |
| Sep | 17°C | 11d | 18°C | 10d |
| Oct | 12°C | 12d | 13°C | 12d |
| Nov | 7°C | 11d | 8°C | 12d |
| Dec | 4°C | 12d | 5°C | 13d |
Copenhagen Weather in February
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