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

In January, Akureyri averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Kiruna averages -8°C high / -17°C low with about 28 mm.

Akureyri vs Kiruna in January

Akureyri is the better pick in January — 31 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Akureyri is freezing, rainy, clean air, while Kiruna is freezing, dry, clean air.

Akureyri vs Kiruna — January climate, side by side

	Akureyri	Kiruna
Comfort score	31/100 (F)	24/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-2°C	-14°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	-8° / -17°
Rainfall	109 mm	28 mm
Rainy days	18	8
Humidity	85%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	36	33

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

Akureyri vs Kiruna in January — FAQ

Is January better in Akureyri or Kiruna?: Akureyri is the better pick in January — 31 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Akureyri is freezing, rainy, clean air, while Kiruna is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Akureyri vs Kiruna in January?: In January, Akureyri averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Kiruna averages -8°C high / -17°C low with about 28 mm.