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

In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Oban averages 6°C high / 3°C low with about 210 mm.

Edinburgh vs Oban 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 Oban is cold, soaked, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Oban — January climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Oban
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	39/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	2°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	6° / 3°
Rainfall	62 mm	210 mm
Rainy days	13	21
Humidity	87%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	29	30

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

Edinburgh vs Oban in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edinburgh or Oban?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Oban is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Oban in January?: In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Oban averages 6°C high / 3°C low with about 210 mm.