Roskilde weather in January (Region Sjælland, Denmark)

Is Roskilde a good destination in January, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Roskilde includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Roskilde in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 50 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Roskilde. 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 Roskilde climate page with graphs.

 

Roskilde, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Copenhagen, Denmark (30 KM, 19 Miles).

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.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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