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

In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Manchester averages 7°C high / 2°C low with about 98 mm.

Edinburgh vs Manchester in January

Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Manchester is cold, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Manchester — January climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 Edinburgh	🇬🇧 Manchester
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	4°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	7° / 2°
Rainfall	62 mm	98 mm
Rainy days	13	15
Humidity	87%	90%
Air quality (AQI)	29	31

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

Month by month

Edinburgh vs Manchester in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edinburgh or Manchester?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Manchester is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Manchester in January?: In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Manchester averages 7°C high / 2°C low with about 98 mm.