Capital Region weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Capital Region: highs of 3°C (37°F) and about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 0°C (31°F) and cloud cover 84% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 3°C (37°F) and 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Copenhagen, the largest city in Capital Region. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Capital Region?
least pleasant month Weather score 33/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Capital Region. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Capital Region in January?
Some rain is normal: about 61 mm (2.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Capital Region in January?
Days average 3°C (37°F) and nights 0°C (31°F).
Capital Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| February | 3°C (37°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 48 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| March | 5°C (41°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 42 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| April | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 34 mm | 59% | fair |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 47 mm | 59% | best |
| June | 18°C (65°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm | 62% | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 69 mm | 63% | best |
| August | 21°C (69°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm | 65% | best |
| September | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm | 65% | best |
| October | 12°C (54°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm | 73% | fair |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 62 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (40°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 63 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Capital Region in January
Weather can differ a lot within Capital Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |
| Frederiksberg | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |
| Hvidovre | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |
| Avedøre | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |
| Hørsholm | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 67 mm | least pleasant |
| Valby | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |
| Rødovre | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |
| Charlottenlund | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 67 mm | least pleasant |
| Ballerup | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |
| Vanløse | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |
| Hillerød | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 67 mm | least pleasant |
| Taastrup | 3°C (37°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 61 mm | least pleasant |