Copenhagen weather in January (Hovedstaden, Denmark)
What weather conditions can you expect in Copenhagen this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
Typically, January in Copenhagen includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.
Precipitation
Copenhagen in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with snow/rain.Average sunshine
This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 50 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Copenhagen. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Copenhagen climate page with graphs.
Copenhagen, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
-1°C
Max Temperature
4°C
Water Temperature
3°C
Chance of Rain
55%
Precipitation
59 mm
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
86%
Windspeed
22 km/h
Sunshine
50 hours
Percentage Sunshine
15%
Where to go in Denmark in January
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 3°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.
