Caritas Well

Monument Baroque fountain and city landmark in Copenhagen

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Caritas Well
Central Copenhagen, Denmark (near City Hall Square)
55.6781, 12.5723
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Public site (no hours)

How to Get to Caritas Well #

Located in Copenhagen’s historic center near City Hall Square. Easily reached on foot from Nørreport or Rådhuspladsen (City Hall) metro stations; the central pedestrian streets are an easy walk.

Tips for Visiting Caritas Well #

  • The well is within the historic city center - combine a visit with wandering around the nearby streets of Copenhagen.
  • Look for the modern plaque or explanatory signage that identifies the well's location; it's easy to miss amid denser urban features.
  • Bring an umbrella in unpredictable Danish weather - the square nearby offers quick shelter.

Best Time to Visit Caritas Well #

An urban visit is pleasant in spring through early autumn when streets and squares are at their best.

Spring
April-June · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Parks and streets brighten; a pleasant time to walk Copenhagen's historic center.
Summer
July-August · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Warmest weather and longer daylight; busiest with tourists but easy urban exploration.
Autumn
September-October · 7-15°C (45-59°F)
Cooler and quieter; crisp air suits city walking.

Weather & Climate near Caritas Well #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (629 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-1° – 3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-1° – 3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 20°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° – 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° – 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° – 17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 12°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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