January weather forecast
Denmark

January in Denmark is marked by frigid temperatures and scarce daylight, characteristic of its winter season. The Siberian High's influence is particularly strong, with eastern currents leading to plunging temperatures, which can drop to an extreme of -20°C (-4°F). Notably, Thisted Municipality in the North Denmark Region recorded the country's lowest-ever temperature of -31.2°C (-24.2°F) on January 8, 1982.

The month is generally more severe than the preceding December and the following February, which exhibit marginally milder conditions. The average sea temperatures in January dip to a chilly 3.9°C (39°F), significantly colder than the temperatures experienced in the transitional months of December and February.

Denmark's relatively high humidity is even more pronounced during January, reaching an average of 86%, the highest monthly average for the year. Similarly, wind speeds peak in January, ranging from 16.1km/h (10mph) to an aggressive 30.6km/h (19mph).

Despite its cold inland conditions, coastal areas such as those in the western Jutland coasts experience marginally milder weather due to the influence of the North Sea. However, it's worth noting that 'mild' in a Danish winter context still implies cool to cold conditions.

January's precipitation is moderate, coming in frequent, short bursts rather than heavy downpours. The majority of Denmark's cities, including the capital, Copenhagen, are likely to experience these showers. However, the snowfall during this period is worth noting, with the period from November to mid-April accounting for approximately 20 to 25 days of moderate snowfall.

Daylight during January is minimal, rarely extending beyond 1.5 hours in most regions. This lack of sunshine, combined with the cold and windy weather, makes January one of the most challenging months for outdoor activities in Denmark.

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• Copenhagen - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 5.9 days. In January, snow falls for 5.9 days.
• Aarhus - January »
  In Aarhus, during January, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow. In Aarhus, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.
• Odense - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Odense are January and February, with an average 23mm (0.91") of accumulated snow. In Odense during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of snow.
• Aalborg - January »
  In Aalborg, in January, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 64mm (2.52") of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Aalborg are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Esbjerg - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Esbjerg is January, when snow falls for 6.9 days. In January, in Esbjerg snow falls for 6.9 days.
• Randers - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Randers is January, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of snow. In Randers in January, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 52mm (2.05") of snow.
• Kolding - January »
  In Kolding, in January, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 34mm (1.34") of snow. The coldest period in Kolding tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 3.1°C (37.6°F) and a low of 0.1°C (32.2°F).
• Horsens - January »
  In Horsens in January, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. January and February, with an average sea temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Horsens, Denmark.
• Vejle - January »
  In Vejle during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. In Vejle during January, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.
• Roskilde - January »
  In Roskilde during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of snow. In Roskilde during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.
• Herning - January »
  In Herning, in January, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 43mm (1.69") of snow. Herning's January weather, with an average high temperature of 3°C (37.4°F) and an average low temperature of 0.2°C (32.4°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
• Silkeborg - January »
  Silkeborg's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 2.7°C (36.9°F) and lows of -0.1°C (31.8°F). In Silkeborg, in January, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 23mm (0.91") of snow.