Denmark
Denmark in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Denmark in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Denmark in December?
- Esbjerg is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 5°C (41°F) in December; Roskilde is the coolest at 3°C (38°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Denmark in December?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Fjerritslev (7°C (44°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
5°
Esbjerg
Coolest
3°
Roskilde
Driest
53 mm
Odense
Warmest sea
7°
Fjerritslev
Esbjerg is the warm end of Denmark in December (5°C (41°F)); Roskilde the cool end (3°C (38°F)). On average it is 3 °C (5 °F) cooler than November. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Aalborg.
Best places in Denmark in December
3 
Aarhus
Central Jutland · Denmark
5° / 0° 55 mm Dec
2
Copenhagen
Capital Region · Denmark
5° / 1° 58 mm Dec
1
Aalborg
North Denmark · Denmark
4° / -1° 53 mm Dec
4
Odense
South Denmark · Denmark
5° / 0° 53 mm Dec
3
Roskilde
Zealand · Denmark
3° / 0° 59 mm Dec
3
Frederikshavn
North Denmark · Denmark
5° / 0° 56 mm Dec
2
Elsinore
Capital Region · Denmark
4° / 0° 54 mm Dec
1
Esbjerg
South Denmark · Denmark
5° / 1° 81 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense | 5° | 0° | 53 mm | — | 4 |
| Horsens | 5° | 0° | 57 mm | — | 4 |
| Aarhus | 5° | 0° | 55 mm | 5° | 3 |
| Roskilde | 3° | 0° | 59 mm | — | 3 |
| Frederikshavn | 5° | 0° | 56 mm | 6° | 3 |
| Copenhagen | 5° | 1° | 58 mm | 5° | 2 |
| Inner City of Copenhagen | 5° | 1° | 58 mm | 5° | 2 |
| Elsinore | 4° | 0° | 54 mm | — | 2 |
| Aalborg | 4° | -1° | 53 mm | — | 1 |
| Esbjerg | 5° | 1° | 81 mm | 6° | 1 |
| Rønne | 5° | 1° | 55 mm | 6° | 1 |
| Sønderborg | 5° | 1° | 69 mm | — | 1 |
| Billund | 4° | -1° | 85 mm | — | 0 |
| Ribe | 5° | 0° | 78 mm | 5° | 0 |
| Thisted | 4° | 0° | 78 mm | — | 0 |
| Fjerritslev | 4° | -1° | 71 mm | 7° | 0 |
Public holidays in December
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- St. Stephen's Day
- New Year's Eve
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Denmark in December?
Average daytime highs range from 3° in Roskilde to 5° in Esbjerg.
Can you swim in Denmark in December?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Fjerritslev at about 7°.