Copenhagen weather in December
Copenhagen in December averages 3°C (37°F) and 47 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Copenhagen, December is the third coldest and the sixth driest.
- Average temp
- 3°C (37°F)
1–5°C · 34–40°F
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Copenhagen like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Copenhagen in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Copenhagen is 3°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
December in Copenhagen is 1.2°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 2°C (35°F).
Daylight in Copenhagen in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 7 hours 4 minutes in Copenhagen, rising about 08:33 and setting about 15:36 local time.
December ends 19 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Copenhagen has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Copenhagen
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Copenhagen
What to read before you book.
Copenhagen weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | 44 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 32 mm |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | 30 mm |
| April | 8°C / 47°F | 28 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 47 mm |
| June | 16°C / 61°F | 60 mm |
| July | 19°C / 65°F | 59 mm |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 74 mm |
| September | 15°C / 58°F | 59 mm |
| October | 10°C / 50°F | 61 mm |
| November | 6°C / 42°F | 49 mm |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | 47 mm |
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FAQs about Copenhagen in December
December climate averages for Copenhagen, 1991–2020.
Copenhagen averages 3°C (37°F) in December, ranging from about 1°C (34°F) at night to 5°C (40°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 47 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 3°C (37°F) against 2°C (35°F) in January — 1.2°C warmer.
December is 3°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 7 hours 4 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Copenhagen.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:33 and sunset about 15:36 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 19 minutes shorter than it starts.
