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When does winter start in Denmark?

The only season that spans two years.

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Short answer

In Danish weather statistics winter covers December, January and February, so it starts on 1 December and runs across the turn of the year. The other three seasons fall within one calendar year. Winter 2025/2026 had a mean temperature of 1,5 °C, a little below the 1991–2020 normal of 2,0 °C, and 52 frost days against a normal of 42,6. It was also dry, with 114,8 mm of precipitation against a normal of 186,6 mm.

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Why

  1. Winter starts on 1 December in the statistics.
  2. Winter is counted across New Year.
  3. The normal winter mean is just above freezing.

Details

A Danish winter often feels colder than the thermometer shows because of the wind.

Tip

For a winter trip, aim for December if you want Christmas markets, or February for the Winter Jazz Festival in Copenhagen.

What may differ

Cold spells can arrive in November or March as well, outside the three statistical winter months.

Common misconception

Winter is counted within one calendar year, from January to March.

What actually happens

In weather statistics winter is December, January and February, across the turn of the year.

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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