Weather in Copenhagen in January
January in Copenhagen is a coat month. Treat it as cities, food and short walks, not as a terrace holiday.
In Denmark, this is how Copenhagen actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Copenhagen. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 2°C
0–4°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
You want a proper coat in Copenhagen in January, not a festival jacket. Wind makes the same afternoon feel sharper than the map suggests.
Outdoor time is the middle of the day. Finish plans before the light goes. Evenings are for indoors.
Rain
Mixed skies in Copenhagen in January. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Copenhagen
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Copenhagen
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Copenhagen
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Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Copenhagen
Climate averages for Copenhagen, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Copenhagen is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 74 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
