Denmark
Copenhagen in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Copenhagen in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 4 °C, and the sea is about 5 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
17/100 · #12
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#9
Published best categories: none
Copenhagen · DecemberPhoto: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 4 °C
- Average low
- 1 °C
- Sea
- 5 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 0 h/day
- Humidity
- 93 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 7 | 4 | 14 | 61 | 0.8 | 91 | 4.6 | 9 | 20 |
| December (selected) | 4 | 1 | 14 | 64 | 0.4 | 93 | 4.8 | 5 | 17 |
| January | 3 | -0 | 13 | 61 | 0.6 | 92 | 5.1 | 3 | 19 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (17/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +3 | +3.4 °C | +3.2 °C | -0.5 | -2.6 mm | +0.4 h | -1.8 % | -0.2 m/s | +3.3 °C |
| January | +2 | -1.3 °C | -1.5 °C | -1.1 | -2.6 mm | +0.2 h | -0.6 % | +0.4 m/s | -2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Copenhagen in December?
The average daily high is around 4 °C, with an average daily low of about 1 °C.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in December?
The sea is about 5 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in December?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 64 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
By the climate score, July are the strongest months for Copenhagen. December is not among them.