July is Copenhagen’s sunniest month, with temperatures hovering in the mid-70s.

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Summer in Copenhagen: outdoors all the way

Summer is the best time to visit Copenhagen for its combination of culture and vitamin D. July It is Copenhagen’s sunniest month, with approximately 230 hours of sunshine. Temperatures are hovering in the mid-70s and residents are enjoying the calm weather, taking to the streets and lodging outside bars and cafes. To try Coast Toldboden for canalside people watching and fabulous weekend brunches or Halvandet For the beach club feel and cocktails on the sun loungers. Since this is the festival’s peak season, music lovers are well catered for. Roskilde Festival It is one of Denmark’s largest festivals; previous titles include Lil Nas X, Queens of the Stone Age and Lizzo, and is just an hour from Copenhagen by car or train.

Autumn is the best season to visit Copenhagen for shopping, as the capital’s shops are full of enviable finds.

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Autumn in Copenhagen: trendy finds and cozy cafes

As summer comes to an end, Danes are slowly giving up outdoor activities in favor of a more “hygge” lifestyle once again. “Autumn It’s my favorite time to explore this beautiful city. Danes zip past cafes on bicycles wrapped in smart coats and cozy scarves, museums host world-class exhibitions and rolling leaves transform city streets,” says Sarah Allard. Condé Nast Traveler United Kingdom‘s Digital Director.

The crowds disappear during the peak summer season, so it’s a great season to explore on foot, especially before the first snowfall of winter. It is also the best time to visit Copenhagen for shopping. The residents of this city are incredibly fashionable, and its stylish shops are filled with gorgeous products that will have you getting compliments (and asking, “Where did you get that?”) at every turn when you return home.

This article was first published on: Condé Nast Traveler United Kingdom.