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

In January, Akureyri averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm.

Akureyri vs Edinburgh in January

Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Akureyri is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Akureyri vs Edinburgh — January climate, side by side

	Akureyri	Edinburgh
Comfort score	31/100 (F)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-2°C	4°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	8° / 2°
Rainfall	109 mm	62 mm
Rainy days	18	13
Humidity	85%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	36	29

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

Akureyri vs Edinburgh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Akureyri or Edinburgh?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 31 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 January?: In January, Akureyri averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm.