Copenhagen Weather in January
Denmark · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high3°C (37°F)
Avg low0°C (32°F)
Rainfall64 mm (2.5 in)
RatingPoor 1.7/10
Expect cold days in Copenhagen in January: the average high is 3°C (37°F) and the average low is 0°C (32°F). January is winter in Denmark. The month is moderately rainy, with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain spread over 14 days. You get roughly 7.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Copenhagen?
January is not the best time to visit Copenhagen (1.7/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June to July and September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 3°C (37°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 0°C (32°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (35°F) |
| Rainfall | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 92% |
| Cloud cover | 85% |
| Daylight | 7.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.8 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Copenhagen in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
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
← DecemberBest time to visit CopenhagenFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Hamburg3°C · 72 mm
- Berlin3°C · 54 mm
- Gdansk1°C · 62 mm
- Oslo-3°C · 77 mm
- Stockholm-1°C · 49 mm
- Amsterdam6°C · 74 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.