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Weather in December in Sjælland island

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

What is the weather like in Sjælland island in December?

Sjælland island 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 and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Copenhagen. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sjælland island in December, check out the map below.

For specific regional insights in Sjælland island, 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 to moderate rainfall in Udsholt Sand with 74 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 40 hours of sunlight in Copenhagen. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Sjælland island's conditions throughout the year, check out our Sjælland island climate page.

Where to go in Sjælland island in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Sjælland island on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Denmark, check out our Sjælland island's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Sjælland island?

Copenhagen

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

Copenhagen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
60 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
6°C 
1°C 
40 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
1,630 hours 
750 mm 
167 days 
poor 
Climate in Copenhagen

Gilleleje

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

Gilleleje
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
55 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
6°C 
2°C 
40 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
7°C 
1,630 hours 
871 mm 
166 days 
poor 
Climate in Gilleleje

Vejby

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

Vejby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
55 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
6°C 
2°C 
40 hours 
71 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
7°C 
1,630 hours 
842 mm 
165 days 
poor 
Climate in Vejby

Vig

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

Vig
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
6°C 
2°C 
40 hours 
60 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
7°C 
1,630 hours 
744 mm 
167 days 
poor 
Climate in Vig

Højby

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

Højby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
9°C 
5°C 
55 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
6°C 
2°C 
40 hours 
63 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
7°C 
1,630 hours 
763 mm 
166 days 
poor 
Climate in Højby

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sjælland island, in Denmark.

Is December the best time to visit Sjælland island?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Sjælland island 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sjælland island.

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