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How much does it rain in Denmark a year?

A moderate amount, spread over the whole year.

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Short answer

Denmark gets about 760 mm of precipitation a year in the 1991–2020 normal, up from 712 mm in 1961–1990 and 746 mm in 1981–2010. Yearly precipitation has risen by about 100 mm since the 1870s. The wettest year on record is 2023 with 975.5 mm, and the driest is 1947 with 466 mm. In 2024 about 929 mm fell, while 2025 was drier than normal with about 690 mm.

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Why

  1. Rain falls in every month, with no real dry season.
  2. West Jutland gets far more rain than the east of the country.
  3. The amount varies a lot: from 466 mm to 975.5 mm in the record years.

Details

The 10-year average for 2011–2020 is about 782 mm, higher than the 30-year normal.

Tip

A packable rain jacket is more useful in Denmark than an umbrella, which struggles in the wind.

What may differ

The 1991–2020 normal is preliminary in 2026, and different summaries round it to 759 or 760 mm.

Common misconception

It rains all the time in Denmark.

What actually happens

Denmark gets a moderate 760 mm a year, and about 121 days a year have 1 mm or more (1961–1990).

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Weather varies a lot from year to year, so check the DMI forecast before you travel.

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