Denmark enjoys a temperate climate, with cool summers and cold winters, although not to the point when weather patterns become freezing. As the country is situated on the northern edge of the European continent, Denmark weather is largely determined by its close proximity to large sea areas as well as the influence of the prevailing westerly winds that blow in the area and have a great impact on the regular distribution of precipitation. Although rainfalls are experienced at any given time of the year, their appearances are a lot more frequent during the autumn season (ie the months of September, October and November) becoming rather sparse during both February and April. Summer’s typically fine weather is frequently interrupted by the sudden emergence of powerful yet short in time span showers. Overall, Denmark experiences an average of 170 wet days a year.

During the summer season Denmark experiences average temperatures of around 16C, levels dropping considerably during winter, usually hovering just above freezing point. In contrast, winds are significantly strongest in summer, its ferocity weakened during the winter season.

Another major characteristic of Denmark weather is its tendency to change rapidly and without warning. It’s not uncommon of the weather in Denmark to change within a mere few minutes from steady showers to a much warmer front or to spells of misty conditions. This tendency to fluctuate at such a varied pace, is attributed to the series of cyclones –or low pressure systems – that often form over Newfoundland on their way towards the north east.