Monthly climate guide
Copenhagen weather in January
Expect cold weather in Copenhagen in January: afternoons reach about 3°C (37°F), while nights drop to around 0°C (32°F). Around 62 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- In Copenhagen, January is mid-winter.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low 0°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
January is typically Copenhagen's coolest month.
Avg high
3°C
37°F
Avg low
0°C
32°F
Rainfall
62 mm
some rain
Humidity
92%
relative
Sky
85%
cloud · often cloudy
Copenhagen weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | 0°C / 32°F | 62 mm | 92% | 85% |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | 0°C / 31°F | 46 mm | 91% | 81% |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 1°C / 34°F | 41 mm | 88% | 71% |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 4°C / 39°F | 33 mm | 82% | 59% |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 47°F | 38 mm | 80% | 57% |
| June | 19°C / 65°F | 12°C / 54°F | 59 mm | 79% | 62% |
| July | 21°C / 69°F | 15°C / 58°F | 64 mm | 78% | 63% |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 15°C / 59°F | 68 mm | 79% | 62% |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 12°C / 54°F | 53 mm | 82% | 66% |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 47°F | 68 mm | 87% | 74% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 5°C / 41°F | 57 mm | 92% | 78% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 2°C / 36°F | 68 mm | 93% | 84% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Copenhagen?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Copenhagen →Other Denmark cities in January
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Copenhagen in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Copenhagen?
January is cool in Copenhagen, with highs around 3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Copenhagen in January?
Average highs are about 3°C (37°F) and average lows about 0°C (32°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in January?
Copenhagen typically gets around 62 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Copenhagen (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.