Copenhagen in December
Seven hours of daylight and dark by half three, which is exactly the point of a garden strung with half a million lights.
Is December a good time to visit Copenhagen?
December is a middling month in Copenhagen — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas in Tivoli
- New Year’s Eve at Rådhuspladsen
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Copenhagen, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Copenhagen?
December is a middling month in Copenhagen — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Copenhagen in December?
Copenhagen sits at roughly 58/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 0 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Copenhagen in December?
Expect highs around 4°C and lows near 0°C in December, with about 12 wet days across the month.