December · Denmark
Best time to visit Copenhagen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Copenhagen in December
Average temperature 3°C, 65 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Copenhagen scores 3.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
From May to September, 17-hour daylight fuels harbor swims and bike rides past Nyhavn's lit facades.
December in Copenhagen — the hardest end of the year
December averages 3°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Copenhagen in December?
- In December, Copenhagen averages 3°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Copenhagen?
- December earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Copenhagen in December?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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