When to go · Denmark

Denmark in January

Mixed month. Dark by 16:00, 0–3 °C (32–37 °F) and grey; museums, cafés and saunas carry the trip. Cheapest hotels of the year.Mixed month. Dark by 4:00 PM, 0–3 °C (32–37 °F) and grey; museums, cafés and saunas carry the trip. Cheapest hotels of the year.Mixed month. Dark by 16:00, 32–37 °F (0–3 °C) and grey; museums, cafés and saunas carry the trip. Cheapest hotels of the year.Mixed month. Dark by 4:00 PM, 32–37 °F (0–3 °C) and grey; museums, cafés and saunas carry the trip. Cheapest hotels of the year.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Crowds: Low; Denmark
Prices: Low; Denmark

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Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Denmark

Dark by 16:00, 0–3 °C (32–37 °F) and grey; museums, cafés and saunas carry the trip. Cheapest hotels of the year.Dark by 4:00 PM, 0–3 °C (32–37 °F) and grey; museums, cafés and saunas carry the trip. Cheapest hotels of the year.Dark by 16:00, 32–37 °F (0–3 °C) and grey; museums, cafés and saunas carry the trip. Cheapest hotels of the year.Dark by 4:00 PM, 32–37 °F (0–3 °C) and grey; museums, cafés and saunas carry the trip. Cheapest hotels of the year.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Zealand and the islands · 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.
Jutland · Aarhus, Aalborg, Skagen, Ribe, west coastcool
The North Sea coast is the windiest and wettest part; autumn storms bring storm surges on the Wadden Sea.
Als: Als · South Jutland islandcool
Mild maritime climate; summer temps 20–22 °C (68–72 °F), winter 0–3 °C (32–37 °F).Mild maritime climate; summer temps 68–72 °F (20–22 °C), winter 32–37 °F (0–3 °C).
Bornholm: Bornholm · whole islandcool
June–September is the season; Svaneke claims the most sunshine hours in Northern Europe. July–August is peak for Scandinavian, German and Polish visitors — book beds and bikes ahead.
Funen: Funen · whole islandcold
May–Sep is the usable window; July and August are warmest and busiest on the coasts. Winter is grey and wet, with short daylight.
Jutland: West coast (North Sea) · Blåvand to Skagencold
Wind year-round; dunes and beach weather best June–August. Autumn storms can close beach access.
Jutland: East Jutland (Aarhus, lakes) · Aarhus, Silkeborg, Viborgcold
Sheltered and drier than the west; May–September for city and lake days.
Lolland-Falster: Lolland-Falster · Both islands and the small islandscold
Baltic-facing and windy; June–August is the reliable window for beaches and cycling. Spring and autumn are quiet and cheap but wetter.
Sydfynske Øhav: South Funen Archipelago · islands and coast south of Funencool
Milder than the Danish average; summer is the ferry and kayak season, and winter sailings are fewer.
Copenhagen3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 16 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 16 rain days
Aakirkeby4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
Aalborg3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Aarhus3.5 °C (38 °F) / -0.9 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days38 °F (3.5 °C) / 30 °F (-0.9 °C), 12 rain days
Aars3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Åbenrå2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Allinge-Sandvig3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
Anholt3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
Assens5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
Billund3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Blokhus4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
Bogø3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Bogense2 °C (36 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Dronninglund3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Ebeltoft3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Elsinore2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Esbjerg4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain days
Faaborg3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
Fanø5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain days
Faxe3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Fjerritslev3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Fredensborg3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Fredericia2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Frederikshavn3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Frederikssund3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
Frederiksværk3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain days
Gedser4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
Glumsø3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Grenå4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Gudhjem2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
Haderslev3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Hadsten3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Hadsund2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
Hanstholm5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
Hasle3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Haslev2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
Herning3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Hillerød3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Hirtshals2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
Hjallerup3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Højer4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
Hjørring2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Høng2 °C (36 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Hobro3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Holbæk3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 17 rain days
Horsens3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Hundested2 °C (36 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
Jelling5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
Kalundborg3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Køge3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Kolding3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Korsør3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Langeland3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
Listed4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain days
Løkken3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
Lønstrup4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
Læsø2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
Mariager3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
Maribo3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Marielyst3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
Middelfart5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
Nakskov4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Nexø3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Næstved4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
Nyborg4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Nykøbing Falster3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Odense3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Otterup4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
Præstø3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Ærø5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
Randers3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Rødby4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Ribe4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
Ringe3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
Ringkøbing3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Ringsted5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Rømø4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
Rønne2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 16 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 16 rain days
Roskilde3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Sakskøbing5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Samsø3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain days
Sæby2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
Silkeborg3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Skagen3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Skanderborg3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Skive3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 17 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 17 rain days
Skjern3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
Skælskør3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Slagelse3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Sønderborg3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 12 rain days
Snogebæk2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Sorø3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Øster Hurup2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
Strynø4 °C (39 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
Svendborg3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Tåsinge3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
Thisted3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 5 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 5 rain days
Tønder2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
Varde3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain days
Vejen2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Vejle3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain days
Viborg2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
Vordingborg3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days

Festivals and holidays

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.

New Year
31 Dec – 1 Jan
Fireworks everywhere at midnight; many restaurants closed on the 1st.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Denmark: Low
Prices · Denmark: Low

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
May: 2

January: Dark by 16:00, 0–3 °C and grey; museums, cafés and saunas carry the trip. Cheapest hotels of the year.

May: Long light evenings, fewer crowds than summer; holiday long weekends fill trains.

Denmark: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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