Copenhagen in December
Festive Tivoli and hygge
- Temperature
- 2–4°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Christmas markets, lights and Tivoli atmosphere.
–Festive demand can raise prices.
Christmas markets, lights and Tivoli atmosphere.
Copenhagen vs Stockholm in December
Copenhagen and Stockholm are close in December. Copenhagen averages 2–4°C with moderate crowds; Stockholm -1–2°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Copenhagen and Stockholm
The verdict for December
- WeatherCopenhagen has the better weather6/10 vs 3/10
- CrowdsVery similarModerate vs Moderate
- PricesStockholm is cheaper€€€ vs €€
- OverallVery similar7/10 vs 7/10
Stockholm in December
Dark, but Christmas markets and Lucia light it up.
- Temperature
- -1–2°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Christmas markets + the Festival of Lucia on 13 December
–The shortest, darkest days of the year
December is Stockholm’s darkest month, but also one of its most atmospheric, with Christmas markets at Skansen and Gamla Stan, and the candlelit Festival of Lucia on 13 December.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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