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Does it snow in Copenhagen?

A snowy Copenhagen is possible, but not something to count on.

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Short answer

Yes, snow can fall in Copenhagen from December to February, but a snow-covered city is far from guaranteed. For Denmark as a whole, the 1991–2020 normal is 4,2 snow-cover days in December, 6,9 in January and 7,4 in February. In 2009, when 99,3 % of the country had snow on Christmas Eve, Copenhagen was one of the few places without it. When snow comes, the City of Copenhagen salts about 700 km of roads and 600 km of cycle paths.

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Why

  1. December is the mildest winter month, with a normal mean of 2,8 °C.
  2. A snow-cover day only counts when at least half the ground is white at 8 in the morning.
  3. Snow in the rest of Denmark does not always mean snow in Copenhagen.

Details

Property owners in Copenhagen must clear snow and fight ice on their own pavement so that pedestrians can pass safely.

Tip

Pack waterproof shoes with a good grip for a winter trip to Copenhagen, snow or not.

What may differ

Snow varies a lot between winters: December 2024 had no snow-cover days, while winter 2025–2026 had 30,9.

Common misconception

Copenhagen is snowy all winter.

What actually happens

Even in snowy years, Copenhagen can be green while other parts of Denmark are white.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Weather varies a lot from year to year, so check the DMI forecast before you travel.

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