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Denmark weather in January 2026

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Denmark weather in January 2026

 

Day

4 °C

 

Night

-1 °C

 

Sea

3 °C

 

Precipitation

53 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

11 days

in month

 

Daylight

7 hours

average

 

Sunshine

1 hours

average

 

Humidity

91 %

 

Day

4 °C

 

Night

-1 °C

 

Sea

3 °C

 

Precipitation

53 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

11 days

in month

 

Daylight

7 hours

average

 

Sunshine

1 hours

average

 

Humidity

91 %

Overview: Denmark
In Denmark in January, the average air temperature ranges from 4 °C (39 °F) during the day to -1 °C (30 °F) at night. There are 11 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 53 mm (2.08 in).

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In Denmark in January, the average air temperature ranges from 4 °C (39 °F) during the day to -1 °C (30 °F) at night. There are 11 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 53 mm (2.08 in).

Is January a good month to visit Denmark?

In January there are not good conditions to visit Denmark. A relatively low temperature of 4 °C (39 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -1 °C (30 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

What is the night temperature in Denmark in January?

The average night temperature in Denmark in January is -1 °C (30 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.

What temperature can I expect during the day in Denmark in January?

In January in Denmark, the average daily temperatures will be 4 °C (39 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

Is it freezing in Denmark in January?

It is possible that it will be freezing in January in Denmark, night temperatures will be -1 °C (30 °F) on average.

How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in January in Denmark?

There are 11 days, which are rainy in Denmark in January, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.6 days of the week, or in general - 37 % days.

What is the rainfall intensity in Denmark in January?

There is precipitation of 53 mm (2.08 in) in Denmark in January, which means 2 mm (0.07 in) rainfall per day on average.

Is January part of the wet season in Denmark?

No, there is no wet season in January in Denmark - you can expect 11 days of rain during the month.

How many sunny hours can I expect in Denmark in January?

There is an average length of sunshine of 1 hour per day in January in Denmark.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Denmark in January?

The length of daylight in Denmark in January is 7 hours.

Is January part of the dry season in Denmark?

No, January is not a dry month in Denmark, expect rain approximately 11 days in a month.

How does the sea temperature evolve during the month in Denmark in January?

Denmark has a decreasing trend of the sea temperature during January - from 4 °C (39 °F) in the first days of the month to 3 °C (37 °F) in the last days of the month.

Is Denmark rainier in January than in December?

No, in Denmark in January it does not rain more than in December.

How windy is Denmark in January?

An average wind scale that can be expected in Denmark in January is 7. It is rather a stronger wind, which lowers the sensible temperature and cools down.

How humid is Denmark in January?

Humidity in Denmark in January is 91 %.

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