Copenhagen in December

In December, Copenhagen averages 4°C (39°F) during the day and 0°C (32°F) at night, with around 12 days of rain (55 mm total).

Conditions are cold — pack winter layers. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear. Snowfall occurs on roughly 3 days.

December in Copenhagen is outside the typical sweet spot for sightseeing weather. It can still be a great time to visit if you have specific reasons (festivals, off-season pricing, etc.).

4°C
Avg high
0°C
Avg low
12
Rain days
55 mm
Rainfall
3
Snow days

Copenhagen in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 3°C / 37°F -1°C / 30°F 50 mm 12 4
February 3°C / 37°F -2°C / 28°F 35 mm 9 4
March 6°C / 43°F 0°C / 32°F 35 mm 9 2
April 11°C / 52°F 3°C / 37°F 40 mm 9 0
May 16°C / 61°F 8°C / 46°F 45 mm 9 0
June 19°C / 66°F 11°C / 52°F 60 mm 10 0
July 22°C / 72°F 14°C / 57°F 65 mm 10 0
August 22°C / 72°F 14°C / 57°F 65 mm 10 0
September 18°C / 64°F 11°C / 52°F 65 mm 12 0
October 13°C / 55°F 7°C / 45°F 60 mm 12 0
November 7°C / 45°F 3°C / 37°F 60 mm 13 1
December 4°C / 39°F 0°C / 32°F 55 mm 12 3

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