Copenhagen weather in December
December in Copenhagen: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Copenhagen · #528 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Copenhagen climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 5°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.1 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.4 cm / 2.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Copenhagen in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Copenhagen?
- December in Copenhagen: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Copenhagen on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Copenhagen in December?
- In December, Copenhagen averages a daily high of 4.5°C and a low of 1.6°C, with about 63.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Copenhagen in December?
- Copenhagen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in December.
- Does it snow in Copenhagen in December?
- Copenhagen sees roughly 5.4 cm of snowfall in December.