Warm but unsettled weather expected for Denmark's Constitution Day weekend

Denmark is bracing for a warm but unpredictable weather weekend, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms accompanying the sunshine. Temperatures are expected to hover between a mild 15 to 20 degrees Celsius nationwide.

According to Hans Peter Wandler, duty officer at the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), the public should be prepared for changeable conditions. "If you are going to be outdoors this weekend, it would therefore be a good idea to pack an umbrella," Wandler advised, also recommending sunglasses and sunscreen.

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If you are going to be outdoors this weekend, it would therefore be a good idea to pack an umbrella with you and of course keep an eye on the weather radar from time to time and also remember both sunglasses and sunscreen.

Friday, which coincides with Constitution Day and Father's Day, will start with a mix of clouds and isolated showers. These showers may intensify and move eastward across central Denmark, potentially bringing thunderstorms. However, the island of Bornholm is expected to live up to its reputation as a "sunshine island" with dry weather and considerable sunshine.

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The showers can again today be with thunderstorms.

Saturday is predicted to be the fairest day, beginning dry with a good chance of sun. However, clouds are expected to increase later in the day, bringing rain to southwestern regions. Temperatures will remain between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius, with a light to moderate wind from the south and later west.

Sunday will continue the trend of variable cloud cover and scattered showers. Despite the possibility of rain in some areas, winds are expected to be light, contributing to a generally warm feel. However, Wandler cautioned that being caught in a shower could alter this perception.

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We expect actually a day with dry weather with some or a lot of sun.

For those considering a dip, water temperatures are generally between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius, though warmer spots like Roskilde Fjord may reach 19 degrees.

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But gradually it will become cloudy again with rain in the southwestern regions.