Copenhagen in January
Cold, dark and quiet once the Christmas season packs up, with the big museums close to deserted on any weekday.
Is January a good time to visit Copenhagen?
January is one of the better months to visit Copenhagen. Crowds sit around 32/100, with typical highs near 3°C.
January is the quietest month of the year in Copenhagen.
What’s on in January
- Tivoli closes after the first days of the month
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Copenhagen, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Copenhagen?
January is one of the better months to visit Copenhagen. Crowds sit around 32/100, with typical highs near 3°C.
How crowded is Copenhagen in January?
Copenhagen sits at roughly 32/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 26 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Copenhagen in January?
Expect highs around 3°C and lows near -1°C in January, with about 11 wet days across the month.