Birmingham vs Reykjavík in January

Birmingham is the better pick in January — 52 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Birmingham is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Birmingham vs ReykjavíkJanuary climate, side by side

BirminghamReykjavík
Comfort score52/100 (D)31/100 (F)
Feels-like high4°C-2°C
Avg high / low7° / 1°3° / -2°
Rainfall57 mm127 mm
Rainy days1118
Humidity88%82%
Air quality (AQI)2939

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

Birmingham vs Reykjavík in January — FAQ

Is January better in Birmingham or Reykjavík?
Birmingham is the better pick in January — 52 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Birmingham is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Birmingham vs Reykjavík in January?
In January, Birmingham averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 57 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 127 mm.