Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Copenhagen | Hamburg | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 3°C (37°F) | 4°C (39°F)▲ | Hamburg |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 0°C (32°F) | 0°C (32°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days▲ | 13 days | Copenhagen |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 51 mm▲ | 64 mm | Copenhagen |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 3h/day | 3h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 26 km/h | 21 km/h▲ | Hamburg |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Copenhagen edges ahead as the better destination in January. Copenhagen offers 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Hamburg sees 3 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.
Copenhagen is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Hamburg is cooler at 4°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Copenhagen is the stronger choice in January.
Copenhagen reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to 0°C (32°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Hamburg averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Copenhagen receives approximately 51 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Hamburg sees 64 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Copenhagen the drier option by 1 rain day and 13 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 3°C, lows of 0°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 4°C, lows of 0°C, 13 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Copenhagen | Hamburg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 12d | 4°C | 13d |
| Feb | 3°C | 9d | 5°C | 11d |
| Mar | 6°C | 10d | 8°C | 11d |
| Apr | 11°C | 10d | 13°C | 11d |
| May | 15°C | 10d | 17°C | 11d |
| Jun | 18°C | 12d | 20°C | 12d |
| Jul | 21°C | 12d | 22°C | 14d |
| Aug | 21°C | 13d | 22°C | 13d |
| Sep | 17°C | 11d | 18°C | 10d |
| Oct | 12°C | 12d | 13°C | 12d |
| Nov | 7°C | 11d | 8°C | 12d |
| Dec | 4°C | 12d | 5°C | 13d |
Copenhagen Weather in January
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