Copenhagen in December
The weather in December
In December, Copenhagen averages daytime highs of 5° and night-time lows of 1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 56 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 57%.
Days are 3.1° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 5°, too cold for most swimmers.
December scores 14/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Copenhagen. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:33 and sets at 15:38 local time, giving 7 h 04 min of daylight. Days shorten by 22 minutes over the month.
Why 14/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 8/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Copenhagen this month
Denmark's best in December
Copenhagen in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Copenhagen?
December scores 14/100 for Copenhagen, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 5°C with 15 wet days.
How warm is Copenhagen in December?
Daytime highs average 5°C and night-time lows 1°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in December?
Copenhagen receives about 56 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 15 days.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in December?
The sea averages 5°C in December, cold for most swimmers.