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

In January, Dublin averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm.

Dublin vs Edinburgh in January

Dublin is the better pick in January — 57 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dublin is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Dublin vs Edinburgh — January climate, side by side

	Dublin	Edinburgh
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	5°C	4°C
Avg high / low	9° / 3°	8° / 2°
Rainfall	58 mm	62 mm
Rainy days	10	13
Humidity	85%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	30	29

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

Dublin vs Edinburgh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Dublin or Edinburgh?: Dublin is the better pick in January — 57 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dublin is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Dublin vs Edinburgh in January?: In January, Dublin averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm.