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

In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Glasgow averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 99 mm.

Edinburgh vs Glasgow in January

Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Glasgow is cold, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Glasgow — January climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Glasgow
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	47/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	3°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	7° / 1°
Rainfall	62 mm	99 mm
Rainy days	13	15
Humidity	87%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	29	27

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

Edinburgh vs Glasgow in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edinburgh or Glasgow?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Glasgow is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Glasgow in January?: In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Glasgow averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 99 mm.