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

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Summer in Copenhagen: outdoor all the way

Summer is the best time to visit Copenhagen for a combination of culture and vitamin D. July is Copenhagen’s sunniest month, with around 230 hours of sunshine. Temperatures hover around the mid-70s and locals take advantage of the mild weather to spill out into the streets and set up shop outside bars and cafes. To try Seaside Toldboden for canalside people watching and fabulous weekend brunches, or Halvandet for a beach club atmosphere and cocktails on deckchairs. It’s peak festival season, so music lovers are well served. Roskilde Festival is one of Denmark’s biggest festivals – previous headliners include Lil Nas X, Queens of the Stone Age and Lizzo, and it’s just an hour from Copenhagen by car or train.

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

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Autumn in Copenhagen: trendy finds and cozy cafes

As summer ends, Danes gradually abandon their outdoor activities in favor of a more “hygge” lifestyle. “Autumn is my favorite time to explore this beautiful city. Danes cycle past cafes, wrapped in their chic coats and cozy scarves, museums host world-class exhibitions and falling leaves transform city streets,” says Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler United KingdomDigital Director of.

The crowds of peak summer season disappear, so it’s an ideal season to explore on foot, especially before the first snowfall of winter. It is also the best time to visit Copenhagen for shopping. The people of this city are known for their fashion, and the city’s chic stores are full of fabulous finds that will have you receiving compliments (and asking “Where did you get that?”) every time you return home.

This article was originally published on Condé Nast Traveler United Kingdom.