Your November weather guide
CoolWeather in Copenhagen in November
Copenhagen in November suits a city break built around indoor time and shorter walks, rather than long days outside. Average highs are around 7°C, nights fall to about 4°C, and there are roughly 11 rainy days. Go if you are happy to wrap up and adjust your plans to the weather. The main catch is the combination of cold, rain and limited daylight: it is a workable month for a visit, but not a good choice for warmth or reliable sunshine.
Long-term climate averages for Copenhagen, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Copenhagen, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Copenhagen.
- Average daytime high
- 7.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 11°C
- Average night-time low
- 4.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -1°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -3.2°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 1.9h
- 24% of 7.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 50 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 16.8°C
- 2020-11-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- -9.2°C
- 2010-11-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h
- 982 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How November compares
November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Copenhagen. Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Copenhagen is 3.2°C cooler by day and 0.8°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Copenhagen peaks at 7.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 11.1°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 4.1°C; one night in ten drops to -0.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 16.8°C (2020-11-02) and the coldest night -9.2°C (2010-11-30).
Rain in November
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 50 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2015 with 112 mm, the driest 2011 with 5 mm. Humidity averages 86%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 1.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 7.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:45 and sets about 16:04 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 76%.
Is November a good time to visit Copenhagen?
November is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Copenhagen on our scoring are July, August, June.
Pack for cold days, not just chilly evenings
You will want a warm coat during the day, with layers underneath so you can adjust when you head indoors. A waterproof outer layer and comfortable shoes that keep out rain are more useful than clothing chosen only for dry cold. Gloves and a scarf are sensible additions, particularly if you like walking after dark. Although milder days can reach around 11°C, that is not the temperature to plan your whole stay around. The coldest nights can fall below freezing, so the average night temperature should not be treated as a lower limit. This month suits travellers who are comfortable keeping outdoor plans flexible.
Make the most of the daylight
With about 7.9 hours of daylight and just 1.9 hours of sunshine a day, daylight is more dependable than blue sky. Put the outdoor parts of your day into the available light, and keep indoor plans ready for wet spells. Around 11 rainy days means rain is a realistic part of a November visit, but it does not mean every day will be wet or that rain will last all day. Avoid a schedule that depends on staying outdoors from morning to evening. If your main aim is to spend most of the trip walking in pleasant weather, the short, cool days are a meaningful drawback.
A little perspective
Copenhagen through the year
November is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0°C | -0.4°C | 1.8 | 50 | 12 | 0% |
| February | 3.3°C | -0.6°C | 2.4 | 42 | 10 | 0% |
| March | 6.0°C | 0.6°C | 3.8 | 43 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 10.7°C | 3.8°C | 5.7 | 41 | 10 | 0% |
| May | 15.3°C | 8.0°C | 6.9 | 52 | 10 | 0% |
| Junebest | 18.4°C | 11.8°C | 7.1 | 73 | 12 | 3% |
| Julybest | 20.9°C | 14.3°C | 7.0 | 72 | 12 | 12% |
| Augustbest | 20.5°C | 14.6°C | 5.9 | 76 | 13 | 9% |
| September | 16.7°C | 11.7°C | 4.5 | 58 | 11 | 0% |
| October | 11.8°C | 7.8°C | 3.1 | 61 | 12 | 0% |
| NovemberSelected | 7.2°C | 4.1°C | 1.9 | 50 | 11 | 0% |
| December | 4.2°C | 1.0°C | 1.5 | 54 | 12 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Copenhagen in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Copenhagen hot in November?
Copenhagen is cool in November: the average daytime high is 7.2°C and nights average 4.1°C. Days over 25°C are rare in November.
How much does it rain in Copenhagen in November?
Copenhagen sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 50 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2015 (112 mm) and the driest was 2011 (5 mm).
How sunny is Copenhagen in November?
Copenhagen gets around 1.9 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 7.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Copenhagen compare with the UK in November?
Copenhagen is on average 3.2°C cooler than London by day in November (7.2°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Copenhagen?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Copenhagen reached 16.8°C on 2020-11-02, and the coldest night dropped to -9.2°C on 2010-11-30.
Is Copenhagen colder than London in November?
Yes. Copenhagen's average daytime high is 7.2°C, compared with 10.4°C in London, a difference of 3.2°C. Pack for a colder daytime baseline than London, rather than assuming your usual November clothing will be enough for extended time outdoors.
Which months are better if November sounds too cold?
July, August and June are the better choices overall for weather in Copenhagen. If you can move your trip and want a more weather-led visit, favour those months over November, especially when outdoor time matters more than flexibility.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Copenhagen. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C