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Copenhagen in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Copenhagen in November and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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November

Weather in Copenhagen in November 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
November may not be the ideal time to visit Copenhagen, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +7°C, and there are only about 2 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 17 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 51 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Copenhagen has uncomfortable weather in November.

Average temperature in Copenhagen in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Copenhagen for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in November is +6°C with a maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 53% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +1°C.

Is Copenhagen warm or cold in November?

Copenhagen is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +12°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Copenhagen:

Water temperature in Copenhagen in November

Water in Copenhagen in November is Cold. It varies from +6°C to +12°C, with an average of +9°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +7°C.

In November, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Copenhagen are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +18°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +2°C.

Can you swim in Copenhagen in November?

We would not recommend swimming in Copenhagen in November, the water is very cold (+9°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Copenhagen in November

Copenhagen weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+12°C+7°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-6°C-9°C-18°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+17°C+12°C
Rainfall
59 mm51 mm44 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+13°C+9°C+6°C
Humidity
82%85%87%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
9910
Rainy days
181713
Snowy days
026

November typically has worse weather conditions compared to October. It’s getting colder in November. From +12°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 59 mm to 51 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 6 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in October to 2 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

Wind speed in Copenhagen in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Copenhagen is gradually increasing during November, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Copenhagen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 126 mm, with a 67% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Copenhagen wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 63 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Copenhagen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in November is about 3 mm, with a 7% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Copenhagen?

This is the weather in Copenhagen in November 2023:
1 November
☁️
+10°C
2 November
☁️
+11°C
3 November
☁️
+11°C
4 November
☁️
+10°C
5 November
🌧️
+10°C
6 November
☁️
+11°C
7 November
☁️
+10°C
8 November
☁️
+11°C
9 November
🌧️
+10°C
10 November
🌧️
+9°C
11 November
🌧️
+9°C
12 November
🌧️
+8°C
13 November
🌧️
+8°C
14 November
🌧️
+7°C
15 November
☁️
+6°C
16 November
🌧️
+5°C
17 November
🌧️
+5°C
18 November
☀️
+6°C
19 November
🌧️
+6°C
20 November
☁️
+6°C
21 November
☁️
+5°C
22 November
☁️
+6°C
23 November
🌧️
+11°C
24 November
☁️
+5°C
25 November
☁️
+2°C
26 November
☁️
+3°C
27 November
☁️
-1°C
28 November
☁️
-3°C
29 November
🌨️
0°C
30 November
🌨️
+1°C
In November 2023 Copenhagen had 1 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +6°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -3°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Copenhagen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Copenhagen in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+9°C) and the highest in 2020 (+13°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 322 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1019 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Copenhagen in November:

Is November a good time to visit Copenhagen?

There is never a bad time to go to Copenhagen, but the weather isn’t the best in November, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Copenhagen and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Copenhagen in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Copenhagen in November?

Swimming in Copenhagen in November is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Copenhagen rainy in November?

Copenhagen is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Copenhagen in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Copenhagen in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Denmark

Check out the weather for other cities in Denmark.

Monthly weather in Copenhagen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Copenhagen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.