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

In January, Ålesund averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 216 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm.

Ålesund vs Edinburgh in January

Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 26 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Ålesund is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Ålesund vs Edinburgh — January climate, side by side

	Ålesund	Edinburgh
Comfort score	26/100 (F)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-2°C	4°C
Avg high / low	3° / -2°	8° / 2°
Rainfall	216 mm	62 mm
Rainy days	20	13
Humidity	82%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	34	29

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

Ålesund vs Edinburgh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Ålesund or Edinburgh?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 26 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Ålesund is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Ålesund vs Edinburgh in January?: In January, Ålesund averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 216 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm.