Month guide · Copenhagen · Denmark
Copenhagen in November
What November is really like in Copenhagen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 8.2 hours of daylight. Dark and damp, but Christmas lights, markets and Tivoli's Christmas season start mid-month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 8.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 9°C (48°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Copenhagen: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with October (12°C (54°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 5°C (41°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:46
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:04
- Daylight
- About 8.2 hours
- Sea
- 9°C (48°F)
Autumn (September–November). A mild early autumn, Culture Night and Tivoli's Halloween season, turning dark and damp by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- J-Dag — release of the Tuborg Christmas beer (first Friday in November)
- Tivoli Christmas season opens (usually mid-November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Langelinie
The Little Mermaid
Walk the grassy ramparts of Kastellet on the way, and come early in the morning before the tour coaches arrive.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Street · Indre By
Strøget
One of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets runs about 1.1 km from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv, past department stores, Danish design flagships and the squares of Gammeltorv and Amagertorv.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Iconic
Experience · Nyhavn
Canal and harbour boat tour
Sit on the open side, bring a layer even in summer, and pick a boat with live commentary.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
- Iconic
Neighbourhood · Christianshavn
Freetown Christiania
Founded in 1971 when squatters occupied a disused military base, Freetown Christiania is a self-governing community of colourful self-built houses, workshops, galleries, cafés and lakeside paths along the old ramparts.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Outdoors
- History
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near 4°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Copenhagen?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Copenhagen in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Copenhagen?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Dark and damp, but Christmas lights, markets and Tivoli's Christmas season start mid-month.
+How warm is Copenhagen in November?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in November?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.