Roskilde in December

Listed as a month to avoid: Late Jun–early Jul (festival crowds and prices), Nov–Feb (short, grey days).

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatInside Roskilde's best window: May–Sep.
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• JulyGreatInside Roskilde's best window: May–Sep.
• AugustGreatInside Roskilde's best window: May–Sep.

• RoskildeHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 10 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 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 Roskilde, 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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