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

In December, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Helsinki averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 59 mm.

Edinburgh vs Helsinki in December

Edinburgh is the better pick in December — 51 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Helsinki — December climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Helsinki
Comfort score	51/100 (D)	34/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	-3°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	2° / -2°
Rainfall	71 mm	59 mm
Rainy days	12	12
Humidity	89%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	33	27

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

Edinburgh vs Helsinki in December — FAQ

Is December better in Edinburgh or Helsinki?: Edinburgh is the better pick in December — 51 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Helsinki in December?: In December, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Helsinki averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 59 mm.