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Sjælland island Weather in January

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

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Copenhagen Gilleleje Vejby Vig

Planning a trip to Sjælland island, Denmark this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Sjælland island in January

Sjælland island, Denmark is a region in Denmark. January 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 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Copenhagen. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sjælland island, Denmark, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Skibby with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Reersø with 66 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Copenhagen experiences about 50 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Sjælland island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sjælland island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Copenhagen)

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March7°C (45°F) April12°C (54°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune20°C (68°F) July22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September18°C (64°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sjælland island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sjælland island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Sjælland island, Denmark?

Temperature range in Sjælland island (January)

Precipitation variation in Sjælland island (January)

Copenhagen

In January Copenhagen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
50 hours
65 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Gilleleje

In January Gilleleje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
50 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gilleleje →

Vejby

In January Vejby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
50 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vejby →

Vig

In January Vig generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
50 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vig →

Højby

In January Højby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
50 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Højby →

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

In our records: Denmark January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Denmark in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Denmark dropped to -26°C (-15°F) in Søndervig on January 8, 1982.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Denmark was -16°C (3°F) in Copenhagen on January 10, 1987.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Copenhagen 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Gilleleje 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Vejby 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Vig 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Højby 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Udsholt Sand 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Sjælland island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Sjælland island, Denmark in January. The popular destination of Copenhagen averages 4°C (39°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Sjælland island, Denmark during January range from a nighttime low near -1°C (30°F) to a daytime high around 4°C (39°F) in Copenhagen.

Does Sjælland island, Denmark get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Copenhagen averages just 59 mm (2.3 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Sjælland island, Denmark.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Copenhagen, January may not be the ideal time to visit Sjælland island, Denmark.

On average, the best time to visit Sjælland island, Denmark is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Copenhagen. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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