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Sjælland island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sjælland island, Denmark in December.

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Copenhagen Gilleleje Vejby Vig

Are you planning a trip a to Sjælland island, Denmark in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Sjælland island in December

Sjælland island, Denmark is a region in Denmark. December in Sjælland island generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Copenhagen.

For specific regional insights in Sjælland island, Denmark, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Borup with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Udsholt Sand with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Copenhagen sees roughly 40 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Sjælland island in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sjælland island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Sjælland island, Denmark?

Temperature range in Sjælland island (December)

Precipitation variation in Sjælland island (December)

Copenhagen

In December Copenhagen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
40 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Copenhagen →

Gilleleje

In December Gilleleje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
40 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gilleleje →

Vejby

In December Vejby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
40 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vejby →

Vig

In December Vig generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
40 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vig →

Højby

In December Højby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
40 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Højby →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sjælland island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copenhagen 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Gilleleje 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Vejby 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Vig 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Højby 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Udsholt Sand 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Sjælland island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sjælland island, Denmark in December?

Expect poor weather across Sjælland island, Denmark in December. The popular destination of Copenhagen averages 6°C (43°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Sjælland island, Denmark in December?

Copenhagen averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Sjælland island, Denmark get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Copenhagen averages just 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Sjælland island, Denmark.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Sjælland island, Denmark?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Sjælland island, Denmark with often poor weather in Copenhagen.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Copenhagen. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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