Copenhagen in December

Cold; Christmas markets; Dec 24–26 closures.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatLong light; terraces open.
• JuneGreatLong light; Midsummer bonfires Jun 23.
• JulyGreatWarm; some restaurants close in July.
• AugustGreatWarm; busy.

• CopenhagenHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 17 days
• Zealand and the islands, Denmark · Copenhagen, Roskilde, Helsingør, Funen, Bornholmcool

  Mild, damp and windy; summer highs 20–24 °C (68–75 °F) with 17 h of light, winter 0–4 °C (32–39 °F) with 7 h. Bornholm is the sunniest corner in summer.Mild, damp and windy; summer highs 68–75 °F (20–24 °C) with 17 h of light, winter 32–39 °F (0–4 °C) with 7 h. Bornholm is the sunniest corner in summer.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas markets and Tivoli Christmas check

  Mid November to Dec 23 · Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv, Tivoli

  Crowds and higher hotel prices.

• Christmas Eve, Dec 24, and Dec 25–26

  Dec 24–26 · Citywide

  Most shops and many museums are shut; restaurants may be booked or closed.

• Christmas big impact

  24–26 Dec · Denmark

  Christmas Eve is the main celebration: shops close early on the 24th and most restaurants are shut 24–25 Dec.

Crowds · Denmark overall

Medium

Prices · Denmark overall

High

Denmark overall: Christmas markets, gløgg and æbleskiver; closures 24–26 Dec, 7-hour days.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Copenhagen, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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