Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Copenhagen, Denmark in January
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
51mm
Sun
1.1h
Sea
3°C
Weather score
18
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 3°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Copenhagen, Denmark with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January2°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January51mm average rain
January sits near Copenhagen's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to June, October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January1.1 hours average sun
January is one of Copenhagen's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January3°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January18 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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