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Denmark · Ships call at Copenhagen, Denmark
Cold and often overcast
Copenhagen in January brings cooler conditions, with highs around 39°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. January sees roughly 12 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Cold and often overcast.
Crowds are moderate in January, 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 January, with the date each one leaves port.
Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 19, 2026
Festive Traditions of Scandinavia
Saga Cruises
Sails Dec 22, 2026
Viking World Voyage Iii
Viking Cruises
Sails Dec 22, 2026
Feiertagsreise auf der Ostsee ab Kiel
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 23, 2026
Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 26, 2026
Silvesterreise nach Norwegen & Danemark ab Kiel
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 30, 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 January is 39°F, with a low of 30°F.
Copenhagen typically sees 12 days of rain in January. Cold and often overcast.
For a January cruise to Copenhagen, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.