Denmark Weather in November 2025: Travel Tips for First-Timers

November is the last autumnal month in Denmark, as the weather gets colder going into winter the following month. For visitors to Denmark in November, we recommend Copenhagen, Aarhus, Kværndrup, and Helsingør. Continue on to find out more about travel and weather, including temperatures, rainfall, humidity, and tips.

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• 1. Weather Overview
• 2. Best Places to Visit
• 3. Crowds and Costs
• 4. What to Wear

Denmark Weather in December: Overview

Averages:

• Temperature range: 3–7°C (37–45°F)
• Rainfall: 7 cm (3 inches)
• Rainy days: 16
• Sunshine hours/day: 2
• Humidity: around 85% (very damp throughout the country)

November is the last month of autumn in Denmark, and the temperatures are relatively cold throughout the month. Cooler temperatures come together with fewer hours of sunshine per day, approximately 2 on average. Evenings and mornings are particularly chilly, and we suggest dressing appropriately to keep warm.

Humidity levels are high in November in Denmark, around 85% on average. This is due to Denmark's maritime geography. There are 16 rainy days and 7 cm (or 3 inches) of rainfall on average.

November Climate Comparison (Averages) for Denmark's Top Tourism Areas

The Best Places to Visit in Denmark in November

While November is significantly colder than the summer months, it is still a great time of the year to visit Denmark. This is because November falls well outside of the peak tourist season, leading to generally lower costs and fewer crowds around the top tourist sights. The colder weather also adds to the beautiful landscapes, and gives restaurants, cafés and bars that hygge (or cozy) feeling Denmark is often known for.

For visitors to Denmark in November, we suggesting starting off your trip in Copenhagen, and then heading to Aarhus, Kværndrup, and Helsingør.

If it is your first time visiting Denmark, or if you are looking for guidance with regard to planning your trip, Global Highlights' experts can help put together your ideal trip to Denmark. Just let us know what you'd like to see, and where you want to go, and we can put together your personalized itinerary. Contact Global Highlights to start planning your trip to Denmark now.

1. Visit Copenhagen's Famous Freetown, Christiania

Copenhagen is home to Christiania, the freetown well known around the world as operating as an anarchist commune. The neighborhood of Copenhagen was founded in 1971, as originally a squatted military base, and today it is an alternative commune home to around 850 to 1,000 residents.

Christiania is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Copenhagen, and we suggest getting a local tour guide as they will be able to best show you around.

It's interesting to visit, although we do recommend being cautious (hence the local tour guide), particularly in the well-known Pusher Street, known for its open trade of cannabis, which is illegal in Denmark. We do suggest avoiding this street if you are traveling with younger kids.

During the rest of your time in Copenhagen we suggest visiting and taking a picture of the famous Little Mermaid statue, checking out the Home of Carlsberg if you're interested in Denmark's number one beer, seeing the plethora of beautiful palaces and royal residences, and enjoying a boat tour of Nyhavn, the New Harbor.

2. Take in Danish History in Aarhus' Den Gamle By, the Old Town Museum

Aarhus, known as Aros during its Viking days, has existed since at least the year 700 AD. Today, it is the second-biggest city in Denmark.

To learn more about Aarhus' history, we suggest visiting Den Gamle By, the Old Town Museum. This museum gives insight into Danish market towns particularly during these years: the late 1800s, early 1900s, late 1900s, and in 2014.

To read more about this museum and other things to do in Aarhus, check out our piece about visiting Denmark (and Aarhus) in January.

3. Pretend to be back in the Middle Ages at Egeskov Castle in Kværndrup

Kværndrup is home to Egeskov Castle, on Denmark's Funen Island. The 500-year-old castle was built in the Renaissance-Gothic design, and incorporates two separate, large buildings connected by a thick double wall. Surrounding the buildings, for additional protection, there is a moat, and all of this is surrounded by a huge garden.

On site, you can view the castle and explore the garden, and you can also see the inside. In the rooms you will see beautiful antique furniture with decorative styles typical for the time.

There is also a set of different exhibitions that are interesting to visit, including a vintage car collection, an antique motorbike collection, fire trucks, ambulances, and other interesting vehicles. This makes a visit worthwhile for all types of visitors of all ages.

Not too far from Kværndrup you will find Odense, the hometown of Hans Christian Andersen. We suggest visiting both if you are in the area. Read more about visiting Odense in our piece about visiting Denmark in September.

4. Wander around the Narrow Streets of Helsingør, Explore Hamlet Castle

While you are visiting Copenhagen, we highly suggest visiting Helsingør as a wonderful day out of the big city. Helsingør was founded by King Eric back in the 1420s, in order to tax foreign ships passing through Danish waters, which is also why Kronborg Castle was built.

The Renaissance-style castle was made famous in Shakespeare's Hamlet, although in Hamlet it is known as Elsinore. Whether you've read Hamlet or not, Kronborg Castle is impressive and worth exploring. You can see the fortifications, the moat, its main courtyard, the crypt, and beautiful views from the rooftop.

Helsingør is also home to the M/S Maritime Museum which will help you understand the importance of sea trade, naval warfare, sailing and maritime navigation in Denmark's history, particularly along its coastlines. If you've ever thought about what life was like for sailors, this is the museum for you.

Finish your day wandering around the town, where you can even see Sweden from the waterfront! There is a ferry that runs every 20 minutes, so if you were tempted to pop into Sweden, that's possible too.

Low Season: Less Expensive and Fewer Crowds

November is low season for tourism in Denmark, with fewer tourists around due to the cooler weather. This means that there are fewer crowds at big tourist sights, and prices for accommodation and transport are also generally lower compared to the busier summer months.

What to Wear in November

For visitors to Denmark in November, we suggest wrapping up warm. Given that the temperatures are cold, and can hover just above freezing point in the early mornings and late evenings, we suggest bringing a thick winter coat. Underneath that, wool, cashmere, or fleece tops are a good idea, and thick trousers are jeans will keep your legs warm on your trip.

Though rainfall is low, humidity and frequency of rainfall is high, so a waterproof shell layer should be packed. Keep an eye on the forecast.

A hat, scarf, and gloves are also a must. This is particularly the case if you are hoping to spend lots of time walking around outside or exploring, or if you are visiting some of the coastal areas of Denmark which tend to be a little colder with more wind.