What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Reykjavík in January?

In January, Barcelona averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 127 mm.

Barcelona vs Reykjavík in January

Barcelona is the better pick in January — 79 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Barcelona vs Reykjavík — January climate, side by side

	🇪🇸 Barcelona	🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	31/100 (F)
Feels-like high	12°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	15° / 9°	3° / -2°
Rainfall	33 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	3	18
Humidity	78%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	44	39

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

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Barcelona vs Reykjavík in January — FAQ

Is January better in Barcelona or Reykjavík?: Barcelona is the better pick in January — 79 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Reykjavík in January?: In January, Barcelona averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 127 mm.