Copenhagen in January
The weather in January
In January, Copenhagen averages daytime highs of 4° and night-time lows of 0° — cold weather by day. Expect around 50 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 56%.
Days are 1.2° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 3°, too cold for most swimmers.
January 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 08:30 and sets at 16:09 local time, giving 7 h 39 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 87 minutes over the month.
Why 14/100?
How the score for January is builtBeach score this month: 9/100 (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 January
Copenhagen in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Copenhagen?
January scores 14/100 for Copenhagen, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 4°C with 14 wet days.
How warm is Copenhagen in January?
Daytime highs average 4°C and night-time lows 0°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in January?
Copenhagen receives about 50 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 14 days.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in January?
The sea averages 3°C in January, cold for most swimmers.