Weather
All the latest weather news and essential information from Denmark.
Five places to go in Denmark when the weather is hot
Hot weather is not usually Denmark’s biggest selling point, but with thousands of kilometres of coast, there are plenty of places to cool down when temperatures rise.
Sunny weekend in store for much of Denmark
It's a great weekend to plan a trip to the beach in Denmark, as the weather is set to be warm and sunny on Saturday and Sunday.
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO
The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
At least 191 million Europeans face 35C on Sunday
At least 191 million people are forecast to endure temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday in Europe, with the heat particularly intense in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, according to AFP estimates.
Records tumble as European heatwave moves east
Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.
Denmark records hottest day on record at 37C: weather service
Denmark recorded its highest temperature on record on Saturday, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said, as the country was hit by a heatwave that has already plagued Europe.
What do Denmark's weather warnings actually mean?
Denmark's weather agency issues warnings for potentially dangerous weather, on a three-point scale. What does the weather alert system mean, and what should you do if there's a warning?
'People are at risk': Europe urged to invest in healthcare as heatwaves intensify
The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday.
Why do temperatures of 25C feel so hot in Denmark?
A temperature of 25C (77F) is hot enough to qualify as a heatwave in Denmark but seen as an average summer’s day in other parts of the world. Why do Danes feel the heat more, and what can be done to mitigate the effect of heatwaves in the future?
Denmark's weather agency upgrades heatwave warning to 'dangerous'
This weekend, Denmark's weather agency DMI predicts temperatures as high as 28 or 35C across most of Denmark. It has now upgraded the predicted heatwave from the current "severe weather" category to a more serious "dangerous weather" category.
Denmark issues heatwave warning as temperatures set to soar past 30C
Denmark's weather agency DMI has warned of high temperatures across most of the country as temperatures are set to soar past 30C.
Europe swelters in new heatwave with temperatures set to rise further
Much of Western Europe was baking in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.
Denmark to bask in 30C on weekend in early summer heat wave
Parts of Denmark are expected to enjoy temperatures as high as 30C from this weekend, with the warm weather expected to continue until the Sankthans celebrations on June 25th.
Summer heat for Denmark this week ‒ but it's not set to last
Enjoy the warmth while you can at the start of the week, as Danish weather agency DMI has warned that things will get cooler as we head towards the weekend.
Dry spring weather puts parts of Denmark at risk of drought
Last week was more or less dry in Denmark, and this week looks like more of the same. With only 5.3 millimetres of rain since the middle of April, there’s a downside to all the good weather.
Meteor shower over Denmark tonight could bring 20 shooting stars an hour
The Lyrid meteor shower, named after the constellation Lyra, peaks over the next few days, which in other words means that there will be a lot of shooting stars in the night sky over Denmark tonight.
Temperatures expected to hit 17C in Denmark this week
This week is set to be warm and sunny with little to no wind and temperatures could hit 17C for the first time this year in Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen.
Heavy rainfall this week could cause 'blood rain' over Denmark
Denmark could see half a month's worth of rain fall on Monday and Tuesday, as well as potentially experiencing a weather phenomenon known as "blood rain".
April snow on the way for much of western Denmark
It may feel like spring has sprung, with birdsong in the air and buds on the trees, but with snow and slush forecast for parts of Jutland and Funen it's too early to declare winter fully over just yet.
Why April could mean better Danish weather than you might think
April has a bad reputation when it comes to the weather, with sun, rain, wind and even snow all on the cards. But surprisingly, new stats show that it’s actually Denmark's driest month.
In pictures: Denmark hit by latest snow storm of 2026
Southern Denmark was on Thursday in the midst of the latest of a series of snow storms to hit the country during an extended spell of cold weather this winter.
Denmark braces for snowstorm amid severe weather warning
Denmark was on alert for a major winter storm on Wednesday that’s expected to hit hardest in the south, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous snowdrifts.
Danish severe weather alert extended to entire country
More heavy snow is set to hit Denmark in the coming days, with the national meteorological agency DMI on Tuesday extending a severe weather alert to the entire country.