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

In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; London averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 59 mm.

Edinburgh vs London in January

Edinburgh and London are nearly tied in January — 53 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air; London is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Edinburgh vs London — January climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	London
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	4°C	5°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	8° / 3°
Rainfall	62 mm	59 mm
Rainy days	13	11
Humidity	87%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	29	35

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

Edinburgh vs London in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edinburgh or London?: Edinburgh and London are nearly tied in January — 53 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air; London is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs London in January?: In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; London averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 59 mm.