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

In January, Akureyri averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Tórshavn averages 6°C high / 2°C low with about 81 mm.

Akureyri vs Tórshavn in January

Tórshavn is the better pick in January — 45 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tórshavn is cold, rainy, clean air, while Akureyri is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Akureyri vs Tórshavn — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇸 Akureyri	Tórshavn
Comfort score	31/100 (F)	45/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-2°C	2°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	6° / 2°
Rainfall	109 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	18	14
Humidity	85%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	36	39

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

Month by month

Akureyri 🇮🇸 Icelandfreezing, rainy, clean air · best July31
Tórshavn Faroe Islandscold, rainy, clean air · best July45

Akureyri vs Tórshavn in January — FAQ

Is January better in Akureyri or Tórshavn?: Tórshavn is the better pick in January — 45 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tórshavn is cold, rainy, clean air, while Akureyri is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Akureyri vs Tórshavn in January?: In January, Akureyri averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Tórshavn averages 6°C high / 2°C low with about 81 mm.