SeasonMapOdense weather in January
Denmark
January in Odense: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Odense · #1215 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Odense climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sea temperature | 5°C / 41°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.8 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.5 cm / 2.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Odense in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Denmark, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Odense's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherOdense's weather peaks June–August.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Odense — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Odense in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Odense?
- January in Odense: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Odense on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Odense in January?
- In January, Odense averages a daily high of 4.8°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 54 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Odense in January?
- Odense has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.
- Does it snow in Odense in January?
- Odense sees roughly 6.5 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Copenhagen's Christmas in Tivoli, julefrokost around 14 Nov – 3 Jan, and Sylt's Beach pass charge on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.