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

In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Gothenburg averages 4°C high / -1°C low with about 80 mm.

Edinburgh vs Gothenburg in January

Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Gothenburg is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Gothenburg — January climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Gothenburg
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	39/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	0°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	4° / -1°
Rainfall	62 mm	80 mm
Rainy days	13	13
Humidity	87%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	29	28

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

Edinburgh vs Gothenburg in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edinburgh or Gothenburg?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Gothenburg is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Gothenburg in January?: In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Gothenburg averages 4°C high / -1°C low with about 80 mm.