January · Denmark
Best time to visit Copenhagen in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Copenhagen in January
Average temperature 3°C, 82 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).
January score
3.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Copenhagen scores 3.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 82 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.
January in Copenhagen — the hardest end of the year
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Copenhagen — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Copenhagen in January?
- In January, Copenhagen averages 3°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Copenhagen?
- January earns a 3.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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