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

In January, Birmingham averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 57 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm.

Birmingham vs Edinburgh in January

Birmingham and Edinburgh are nearly tied in January — 52 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Birmingham is cold, a little rain, clean air; Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Birmingham vs Edinburgh — January climate, side by side

	Birmingham	Edinburgh
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	4°C	4°C
Avg high / low	7° / 1°	8° / 2°
Rainfall	57 mm	62 mm
Rainy days	11	13
Humidity	88%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	29	29

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

Birmingham vs Edinburgh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Birmingham or Edinburgh?: Birmingham and Edinburgh are nearly tied in January — 52 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Birmingham is cold, a little rain, clean air; Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Birmingham vs Edinburgh in January?: In January, Birmingham averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 57 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm.