🇩🇰 Refshaleøen, Copenhagen, Denmark
What to Pack for Karrusel Festival 2026
Built from about 15 years of weather records at the site: typical highs of 19°C, overnight lows of 14°C and around 3.0mm of rain per day. Karrusel has no campsite, so this is a day-bag list.
The weather you're packing for
| Day | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 27 Aug | 20°C | 14°C | 5.5 mm |
| Fri 28 Aug | 20°C | 14°C | 2.7 mm |
| Sat 29 Aug | 19°C | 14°C | 0.9 mm |
Long-run averages for each festival day, not a forecast. Check the Karrusel forecast page in the week before you travel.
Always in the bag
- Refillable water bottle — sealed or empty so it gets through the gate.
- Sunscreen SPF 50 — even a cloudy festival day is six hours outdoors.
- Power bank — your phone is your ticket, your map and your group chat.
- Earplugs — for the front rail, and for the ride home afterwards.
- More socks than days.
Sun and heat
Highs average 19°C, so heat is rarely the main problem — but the warmest day still reaches about 20°C and shade is limited at most sites.
- A wide-brim hat and sunglasses beat a cap for full-day sets.
- Loose, light-coloured long sleeves cover more skin and feel cooler than a vest.
Rain kit — don't skip this
Rain falls on roughly 67% of Karrusel days, averaging 3.0mm a day and about 9.1mm across the main days.
- Waterproof shoes you can walk and dance in, and dry socks waiting at home.
- A real rain jacket and a cheap poncho — the poncho covers your bag in a crowd.
- A small folding bag for the wet layer once the shower passes.
- A dry bag or zip bag for phone, power bank and travel card.
Evening layers
Evening lows average 14°C, with the coldest festival night typically near 14°C (Fri 28 Aug). Bring one warm layer you can tie round your waist all day; it earns its place after midnight.
- A layer that packs down small enough to carry from doors open to last set.
- Comfortable shoes for the walk or the night bus home.
- A hoodie you don't mind losing.
Why the Karrusel site matters
Refshaleøen is flat, open and right on the water, so wind and sudden temperature drops shape the night more than at inland festivals. A sunny afternoon feels glorious, but after dark a hoodie becomes essential, and a passing shower can send the crowd scurrying between the warehouses and covered bars. The industrial site drains well, so mud is rarely an issue.