Denmark in January
January is right in the heart of summer for Denmark, and the weather has a definite personality this time of year.
Daytime highs average 22.4 degrees, dropping to 15.4 degrees overnight. That's a 7-degree swing between day and night. That's solidly pleasant territory. Great for being outdoors.
January is 2.4 degrees warmer than the yearly average here.
The rain data says 31mm over 7 days. Light enough that it won't ruin your plans.
Sunshine-wise, January delivers around 23.8 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.
January earns a 9.6/10 on our Comfort Score. This is prime time.
For your suitcase: a mix of short and long sleeves, and SPF 50+ sunscreen and a hat.
Check the data table below for the full picture, or compare Denmark in January with another destination.
January at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in January. 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
- Strong sun protection including a hat and SPF 50+
Coming From Overseas?
How January in Denmark stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 14 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 18 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 12 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
How January Compares
Denmark's monthly climate at a glance. January 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 |