Denmark's July approaching as one of the ten wettest recorded months in its history
Headline: Denmark's July 2025 on Track to Be One of the Top 10 Wettest in History
July 2025 is shaping up to be one of the wettest Julys on record in Denmark, with heavy rainfall forecasted across the country. As of Wednesday, a total of 105.3 millimetres of rain has fallen in Denmark so far this month, putting it in contention for the top 10 wettest Julys since 1874.
The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) reported that the tenth place on the list is shared by 1880 and 2002, both with 111.0 millimetres of rain. If the forecasted rainfall materialises, July 2025 could potentially rank higher on this list.
DMI has issued a weather alert for heavy rain and "cloudburst" downpours in parts of southern and western Jutland between Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening. According to the forecast, Funen could receive 25 to 35 millimetres of rain in six hours on Wednesday, with a further 7 to 8 millimetres forecast by the end of Thursday. This could push the total rainfall for July 2025 over the 111.0 millimetres mark.
Rainfall of up to 30-50 millimetres has been forecast in these areas, with a "cloudburst" defined as 15 millimetres of rain falling within 30 minutes. The heavy rains are expected to affect most of Denmark, with the heaviest precipitation in a belt from Jutland through Funen to Zealand and surrounding islands.
It's important to note that while July 2025 is on track to be among the top 10 wettest ever recorded in Denmark, the exact ranked list of the top 10 wettest Julys in Denmark is not publicly available from the sources found.
The unusually intense and prolonged wet period in July 2025 has raised concerns of flooding and disruptions. Several warnings indicate that this period could be notably extreme for Danish summer weather.
For precise historic rankings or future climate models, consulting the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) or official climate archives would be recommended. It's also worth mentioning that the rainiest July ever in Denmark was two years ago in 2023, with 141.2 millimetres of rain.
[1] https://www.met.dk/dk-dk/Nyheder/2025/Juli-2025-er-paa-vej-til-at-blive-en-af-Danmarks-regnvoldigste-julier-paa-alle-tidspunkter [2] https://www.met.dk/dk-dk/Nyheder/2025/Regnvoldig-perioder-i-sydvestjylland-og-i-sydvest-sjaelland [3] https://www.met.dk/dk-dk/Nyheder/2025/Regnvoldig-perioder-forventes-i-flere-dele-af-Danmark [4] https://www.met.dk/dk-dk/Nyheder/2025/Regnvoldig-perioder-forventes-i-flere-dele-af-Danmark-7-juli-2025
Articles about the extraordinary wet weather in Denmark, such as news reports from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) and their weather forecasting department, have been discussing the potential for July 2025 to break weather records and rank among the top 10 wettest Julys in the country's history. With heavy rainfall consistently forecasted throughout the month, the upcoming weather could significantly impact the existing list of top 10 wettest Julys in Denmark, potentially pushing current records aside.
