Copenhagen · WinterMonth summary
Copenhagen weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
34°F – 39°F
🌧 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: Copenhagen in January: 40% rain, 2.0h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.
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
Winter in Copenhagen is cool (4°F 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 34°F | 39°F | 40% | 0.1in | 2.0h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 34°F | 41°F | 39% | 0.1in | 4.8h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 36°F | 45°F | 35% | 0.1in | 7.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 39°F | 50°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 48°F | 59°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 68°F | 33% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 68°F | 42% | 0.1in | 13.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 68°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 64°F | 35% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 48°F | 55°F | 42% | 0.1in | 5.9h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 46°F | 38% | 0.1in | 2.4h | 3.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 37°F | 43°F | 39% | 0.1in | 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 39°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 39°F daytime and 34°F at night. 2.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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