Copenhagen · WinterMonth summary
Copenhagen weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
1°C – 4°C
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Copenhagen in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Copenhagen. June (7.7/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Copenhagen in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Copenhagen is cool (4°C during the day). Days are short (2.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 1°C | 4°C | 40% | 1.8 | 2.0h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 1°C | 5°C | 39% | 1.8 | 4.8h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 7°C | 35% | 1.5 | 7.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 4°C | 10°C | 30% | 1.4 | 11.8h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 15°C | 31% | 1.3 | 13.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 20°C | 33% | 1.7 | 13.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 20°C | 42% | 2.3 | 13.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 20°C | 38% | 2.0 | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 18°C | 35% | 1.9 | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 13°C | 42% | 2.5 | 5.9h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 8°C | 38% | 1.7 | 2.4h | 3.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 6°C | 39% | 1.8 | 1.0h | 1.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Copenhagen averages 4°C, 40% rainy days and 2.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +11.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Copenhagen in January
Is January a good time to visit Copenhagen?
January is not recommended for Copenhagen (score 1.9/10). With 40% rainy days and 2.0h of sunshine, consider June (7.7/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Copenhagen in January?
It's cool with 4°C daytime and 1°C at night. 2.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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