Copenhagen Weather in January

What's the weather like in Copenhagen (Capital Region) in January 2024?

The climate in Copenhagen during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Copenhagen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

Copenhagen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 2.4°C 36.3°F
Nightly temperature -1.8°C 28.8°F
Average temperature 0.3°C 32.5°F
Daily sunshine 1.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 51 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 3°C 37.4°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 21.6kph 14 mph

On average January is the 5th driest month of the year in Copenhagen with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Copenhagen

Copenhagen average temperature in January

January rainfall

Copenhagen average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Copenhagen average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Copenhagen in January 2024.

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Copenhagen weather stats

Copenhagen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.8°C 69.4°F
Driest month: February 32mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: May 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 2.3°C 36.1°F
Wettest month: July 70mm 2.8ins
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