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Denmark · Ships call at Copenhagen, Denmark
Dark and often drizzly, festive holiday lights
Copenhagen in December brings cooler conditions, with highs around 41°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. December sees roughly 13 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Dark and often drizzly, festive holiday lights.
Crowds are moderate in December, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during December, with the date each one leaves port.
Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Nov 28, 2026
Metropolen Der Ostsee - Ab Kiel/Bis Hamburg
TUI Cruises
Sails Nov 29, 2026
Norwegen & Danemark ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
Adventsreise & Weihnachtsmarkte
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
Hygge-Momente In Kopenhagen - Ab Kiel/Bis Hamburg
TUI Cruises
Sails Dec 6, 2026
Copenhagen is a common embarkation port for Baltic Sea cruises to Stockholm, Helsinki, and beyond, and it is worth arriving a day early. The candy-colored townhouses along the Nyhavn canal, Tivoli Gardens, and the Little Mermaid statue are all here. The city is compact and built for bikes, and most of it is walkable or a short ride from the cruise terminal.
The average high temperature in Copenhagen during December is 41°F, with a low of 34°F.
Copenhagen typically sees 13 days of rain in December. Dark and often drizzly, festive holiday lights.
For a December cruise to Copenhagen, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.