Copenhagen Weather in December
Denmark · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high4°C (40°F)
Avg low2°C (35°F)
Rainfall66 mm (2.6 in)
RatingPoor 2/10
Copenhagen in December sees daytime temperatures around 4°C (40°F), dropping to about 2°C (35°F) at night. December is winter in Denmark. The month is moderately rainy, with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 15 days. You get roughly 6.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Copenhagen?
December is not the best time to visit Copenhagen (2/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June to July and September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 4°C (40°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 2°C (35°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (37°F) |
| Rainfall | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 15 |
| Humidity | 93% |
| Cloud cover | 85% |
| Daylight | 6.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.5 km/h |
| vs November | 3°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Copenhagen in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Copenhagen weather in other months
Jan3°C / 0°C64 mmPoorFeb3°C / 0°C55 mmPoorMar6°C / 1°C62 mmPoorApr10°C / 4°C38 mmGoodMay15°C / 8°C46 mmGoodJun19°C / 12°C60 mmExcellentJul21°C / 15°C69 mmExcellentAug21°C / 15°C85 mmExcellentSep18°C / 12°C52 mmExcellentOct13°C / 9°C70 mmFairNov8°C / 5°C61 mmPoorDec4°C / 2°C66 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit CopenhagenJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Hamburg4°C · 76 mm
- Berlin4°C · 53 mm
- Gdansk3°C · 66 mm
- Oslo-2°C · 81 mm
- Stockholm1°C · 54 mm
- Amsterdam7°C · 80 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.