Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Copenhagen in November
Copenhagen cools off: highs slip to 46°F (8°C), from 54°F in October, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (62 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 46°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 40°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (62 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Only about 7 h 56 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort slips from 65/100 in October to 50/100.
- Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so November falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Copenhagen, Odense & Aarhus route is planned for Mid-Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Copenhagen in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Modern art museum and sculpture garden on the Øresund coast, 35 km north.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Mikkeller Bar
Original Vesterbro bar of the Danish craft brewer, with 20 taps.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Royal Copenhagen Flagship Store
The porcelain maker's Renaissance house on Amagertorv, where set Christmas tables fill the upper floors each December.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nyhavn
17th-century canal lined with colorful townhouses and old wooden ships.
Torvehallerne
Two glass market halls with smørrebrød, fish, coffee and pastries.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Schønnemann
Smørrebrød lunch restaurant open since 1877, with a long list of aquavit.
Why now A cozy break on a 46°F day.
Nearby in November
- Odense in November~87 mi · highs 46°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Aarhus in November~97 mi · highs 46°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Berlin in November~221 mi · highs 45°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Potsdam in November~228 mi · highs 46°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Copenhagen in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Copenhagen?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain. Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Copenhagen in November?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in November?
Some: about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.4 in (697 mm).
What should I pack for Copenhagen in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Copenhagen
Routes in season in November
- Copenhagen, Odense & Aarhus Mid-Nov – Dec
Planning Copenhagen in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.