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

In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Newquay averages 9°C high / 5°C low with about 106 mm.

Edinburgh vs Newquay 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 Newquay is cold, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Newquay — January climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Newquay
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	39/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	5°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	9° / 5°
Rainfall	62 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	13	16
Humidity	87%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	29	40

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

Edinburgh vs Newquay in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edinburgh or Newquay?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Newquay is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Newquay in January?: In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Newquay averages 9°C high / 5°C low with about 106 mm.