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

In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm.

Edinburgh vs Helsinki in January

Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 30 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 — January climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Helsinki
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	30/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	-5°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	0° / -5°
Rainfall	62 mm	59 mm
Rainy days	13	12
Humidity	87%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	29	30

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

Edinburgh vs Helsinki in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edinburgh or Helsinki?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 30 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 January?: In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm.