What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in December?

In December, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 110 mm.

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in December

Edinburgh is the better pick in December — 51 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík — December climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Reykjavík
Comfort score	51/100 (D)	33/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	-3°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	3° / -2°
Rainfall	71 mm	110 mm
Rainy days	12	16
Humidity	89%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	33	37

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

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in December — FAQ

Is December better in Edinburgh or Reykjavík?: Edinburgh is the better pick in December — 51 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in December?: In December, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 110 mm.