Copenhagen weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Copenhagen: highs of 4°C (40°F) and about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 1°C (35°F) and cloud cover 84% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 6°C (43°F). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 3°C (37°F) and 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Copenhagen?
least pleasant month Weather score 33/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Copenhagen. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in December?
Some rain is normal: about 63 mm (2.5 in) falls in an average December. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Copenhagen in December?
Days average 4°C (40°F) and nights 1°C (35°F).
Copenhagen weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | 84% | 3°C (37°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 3°C (37°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 48 mm | 80% | 3°C (37°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 5°C (41°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 42 mm | 71% | 4°C (40°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 34 mm | 59% | 8°C (46°F) | fair |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 47 mm | 59% | 13°C (56°F) | best |
| June | 18°C (65°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm | 62% | 17°C (62°F) | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 69 mm | 63% | 19°C (67°F) | best |
| August | 21°C (69°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm | 65% | 20°C (67°F) | best |
| September | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm | 65% | 18°C (64°F) | best |
| October | 12°C (54°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm | 73% | 13°C (55°F) | fair |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 62 mm | 79% | 9°C (48°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (40°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 63 mm | 84% | 6°C (43°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months