What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Galway in December?

In December, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Galway averages 9°C high / 5°C low with about 105 mm.

Edinburgh vs Galway in December

Edinburgh and Galway are nearly tied in December — 51 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air; Galway is cold, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Galway — December climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 Edinburgh	🇮🇪 Galway
Comfort score	51/100 (D)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	4°C	6°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	9° / 5°
Rainfall	71 mm	105 mm
Rainy days	12	16
Humidity	89%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	33	35

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

Month by month

Edinburgh vs Galway in December — FAQ

Is December better in Edinburgh or Galway?: Edinburgh and Galway are nearly tied in December — 51 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air; Galway is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Galway in December?: In December, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Galway averages 9°C high / 5°C low with about 105 mm.