Oslo vs Copenhagen

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Copenhagen edges ahead as the better destination in August. Copenhagen offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 13 rain days, while Oslo sees 11 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Oslo sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Copenhagen is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Copenhagen is the stronger choice in August.

Oslo reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Copenhagen averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Oslo receives approximately 108 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Copenhagen sees 76 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Copenhagen the drier option by 1 rain day and 32 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.