Copenhagen weather in December (Hovedstaden, Denmark)
What should you pack for a trip to Copenhagen in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.
Temperatures
The month of December in Copenhagen typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.
Precipitation
Copenhagen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.Average sunshine
This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 40 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Copenhagen. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Copenhagen climate page with graphs.
Copenhagen, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
1°C
Max Temperature
6°C
Water Temperature
5°C
Chance of Rain
55%
Precipitation
63 mm
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
86%
Windspeed
22 km/h
Sunshine
40 hours
Percentage Sunshine
8%
Where to go in Denmark in December
Find out more about the weather in Denmark and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Copenhagen.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Denmark? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Denmark. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
