Roskilde
City in Denmark
Roskilde is a city in Denmark with a population of 53,354 in 2025. Located 31 km from Copenhagen, it draws visitors to sights such as Roskilde Cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum.
What to see
Visitors can explore two main sights in the city. The UNESCO-listed Roskilde Cathedral stands alongside the Viking Ship Museum.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, both with daily highs of 21 °C and lows of 13 °C, with 65 mm of rain over about 14 days in July and 70 mm over about 14 days in August. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 3 °C and lows of -2 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with October recording the most rainy days at about 16 days and 66 mm of rain, while April is drier with rain of 34 mm on about 9 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Copenhagen Roskilde Airport, located 7 km away. The major hub, Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, is 36 km from the city.
Top sights in Roskilde
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 38 | 43 | 34 | 48 | 67 | 65 | 70 | 62 | 66 | 58 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Roskilde (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.