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Roskilde, Denmark
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Roskilde is a mid-size city in Zealand, Denmark with a population of 51,916. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Roskilde
Roskilde is a city 30 km (19 mi) west of Copenhagen on the Danish island of Zealand. With a population of 53,354, the city is a business and educational centre for the region and the 10th largest city in Denmark. It is governed by the administrative council of Roskilde Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 51,916 |
| Population Density | 289 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.6415°, 12.0804° |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
| Country | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| State / Province | Zealand |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.7 inches (626 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
About Roskilde
Roskilde is a mid-size city in Denmark (Zealand) with a population of 51,916. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.
Climate in Roskilde
Roskilde has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 590 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below Denmark avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 179.7 sq mi (465.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.6415°N, 12.0804°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in |
Roskilde has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Roskilde
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUC Nordvestsjælland | College | - | Visit → |
| Professionshøjskolen Absalon, Holbæk | College | - | , |
| Zealand – Academy of Technologies and Business | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Roskilde
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ros Privatskole & Børnehave | - | - | - | - |
| Hf og VUC Roskilde-Køge | - | - | - | - |
| Roskilde Tekniske Skole Hestetorvet | - | - | - | - |
| RcH | - | - | - | - |
| Roskilde Private Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Klostermarksskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Sct. Jørgens skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hedegårdenes Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Roskilde Handelsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Clavis | - | - | - | - |
| Absalons Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sankt Josefs Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kristofferskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Trekroner Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Himmelev Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Roskilde Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Tjørnegårdsskolen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Roskilde
34 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POP FM DK | 2000s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P2 (AAC) | - | AAC 324 kbps | |
| Danmarks Radio p2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P2 | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P5 | danmarks radio, dr | MP3 128 kbps | |
| nordic lodge copenhagen | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| POP FM 80er | 1980s, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mix FM Gribskov, Retro Nord | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Humleborg | big band, crooners | MP3 | |
| Radio Soft - Københavns NR - Bispebjerg LR - Bella Chr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| World Music Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Partyfm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR 6 Beat | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P5 Midt/Vest | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P5 Syd | - | AAC 324 kbps | |
| Danmarks Radio P3 | classical music, intelligent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Retro Millennium | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 902 FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Boost | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FLR | pop music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Helsingør FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jazzkanalen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Rollo | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Odsherred | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Østsjælland Rollo | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Midtsjælland | - | MP3 | |
| UMLANDO Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Koge | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DR P5 Østjylland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P5 Esbjerg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DR P5 Fyn | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| X FM K | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fasanen Frederiksberg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Panini | club, community radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Roskilde
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byhistorisk Samling | ||||
| Danish Tramway Museum | ||||
| Datamuseum.dk | ||||
| Egholm Museum | ||||
| Frederikssund Museum | ||||
| Gammel Kongsgaard | ||||
| Greve Museum | ||||
| Håndværksmuseet | ||||
| Hangar 46 | ||||
| Jyllinge fjord museum | ||||
| Køge Museum | ||||
| Kroppedal Museum | ||||
| Kroppedal Museum | ||||
| Landbomuseet Lundekrog | ||||
| Lejre Museum | ||||
| Lützhøfts Købmandsgård | ||||
| MAPS - Museum of Art in Public Spaces | ||||
| Mosede Fort | ||||
| Museet for Samtidskunst | ||||
| Museumsøen | ||||
| Politihistorisk Samling | ||||
| Rockmuseet | ||||
| Roskilde Museum | ||||
| Sagnlandet Lejre | ||||
| Selsø Slot | ||||
| Skenkelsø Mølle | ||||
| Slagtermuseet i Roskilde | ||||
| Thorsbro Vandværk Museum | ||||
| Viking Ship Museum | ||||
| Vikingeborgen Borgring | ||||
| Vikingelandsbyen | ||||
| Willumsens Museum | ||||
| Zealand Antiquie Tractor Club |
Libraries in Roskilde
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ågerup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Borup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Byhistorisk Samling og Arkiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Frederikssund Hovedbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gadstrup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ganløse Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gundsømagle Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Havdrup Bibliotekspunkt | 0.0 | |||||
| Hedehusene Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jægerspris Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jyllinge Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Karlslunde Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Køge Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Køge Byhistoriske Arkiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Lynge Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Måløv Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ølstykke Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Roskilde Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Roskilde Universitetsbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skibby Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Slangerup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Smørum Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Solrød Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stenløse bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Taastrup Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tune Bibliotek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Roskilde
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hvalsø Kræmmerhal |
Hotels in Roskilde
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Roskilde
40 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Roskilde
41 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Roskilde
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Roskilde
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Roskilde
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Roskilde
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Roskilde
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Roskilde
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Roskilde
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Roskilde
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Roskilde
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Roskilde
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Roskilde
10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Roskilde
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Roskilde
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alefarm Brewing | ||||
| Barley Field | ||||
| Herslev Bryghus og Gårdbutik | ||||
| Himmelev Bryghus | ||||
| Hornbeer | ||||
| Mad Molly | ||||
| Musicon Microbryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Roskilde
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Roskilde
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CopenHill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Roskilde
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | CPH | Large Airport |
| Copenhagen Roskilde Airport | RKE | Medium Airport |
| Annisse flyveplads | - | Small Airport |
| Avedøre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aversi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frederikssund Nord Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Frederikssund Syd Flyveplads | - | Small Airport |
| Freerslev | - | Small Airport |
| Gilleleje Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gørløse Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grønholt Hillerød Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hesselø Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Höganäs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holbæk (Ny Hagested) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kongsted Gliderfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kostervig Mon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Næstved Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ringsted Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slaglille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sølager Airfiield | - | Small Airport |
| Tølløse Flying Club Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Vejrø Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Roskilde
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Genoptræningscenter Espens Vænge | ||
| Grønnehave |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Roskilde
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Roskilde Cathedral | Cultural | 1995 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Roskilde
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ayasofya Moské | |
| Gamle Vor Frue Kirke | |
| Hellig Kors Kirkesal | |
| Himmelev Kirke | |
| Jakobskirken | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Roskilde Adventistkirke | |
| Roskilde Baptistkirke | |
| Roskilde Cathedral | |
| Roskilde Frikirke | |
| Roskilde Klosterkirke | |
| Sankt Hans Hospitalskirke | |
| Sankt Ibs Kirke | |
| Sankt Jørgensbjerg Kirke | |
| Skt. Laurentii Kirke | |
| Trekroner Kirke |
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What is the population of Roskilde?
Roskilde has a population of 51,916 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 289 people per square mile, spread across 179.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Roskilde?
Roskilde has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.