Denmark in December
Planning a trip to Denmark in December? Here's the honest weather briefing for what summer looks like on the ground.
Daytime highs average 22.0 degrees, dropping to 13.7 degrees overnight. That's a 8-degree swing between day and night. That's solidly pleasant territory. Great for being outdoors.
December is 2.0 degrees warmer than the yearly average here.
The rain data says 17mm over 5 days. Dry as a bone, really.
Sunshine-wise, December delivers around 24.9 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the extreme category. Sunscreen, hat, and sunnies are all essential. You can burn in under 10 minutes.
December earns a 9.7/10 on our Comfort Score. This is prime time.
Packing tip: bring layers you can peel on and off, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
Scroll down for the detailed climate data, or explore what nearby cities are like in December.
December at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in December. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- T-shirts and shorts for daytime
- A light rain jacket just in case
- High SPF sunscreen (50+), sunglasses, and UV-protective clothing
Coming From Overseas?
How December in Denmark stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 14 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 16 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 10 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
How December Compares
Denmark's monthly climate at a glance. December is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.4 | 15.4 | 31mm | 9.6 |
| Feb | 24.8 | 16.2 | 16mm | 10.0 |
| Mar | 22.9 | 15.1 | 16mm | 9.6 |
| Apr | 21.4 | 13.5 | 14mm | 8.5 |
| May | 20.3 | 13.1 | 78mm | 6.3 |
| Jun | 16.7 | 11.0 | 78mm | 3.4 |
| Jul | 16.2 | 10.4 | 82mm | 3.0 |
| Aug | 16.6 | 10.9 | 132mm | 3.1 |
| Sep | 16.8 | 10.2 | 78mm | 4.0 |
| Oct | 19.8 | 11.5 | 64mm | 7.3 |
| Nov | 20.0 | 12.2 | 49mm | 7.6 |
| Dec | 22.0 | 13.7 | 17mm | 9.7 |