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 high5°C / 40°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)0°C / 32°F
Rainfall64 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine1.7 h/day
Daylight7.1 h
Wind24 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall5.4 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.

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