What is the weather like in Akureyri vs Edinburgh in December?

In December, Akureyri averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 126 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm.

Akureyri vs Edinburgh in December

Edinburgh is the better pick in December — 51 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Akureyri is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Akureyri vs Edinburgh — December climate, side by side

	Akureyri	Edinburgh
Comfort score	28/100 (F)	51/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-1°C	4°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	8° / 2°
Rainfall	126 mm	71 mm
Rainy days	19	12
Humidity	87%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	37	33

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Akureyri vs Edinburgh in December — FAQ

Is December better in Akureyri or Edinburgh?: Edinburgh is the better pick in December — 51 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Akureyri is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Akureyri vs Edinburgh in December?: In December, Akureyri averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 126 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm.