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

In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 127 mm.

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in January

Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík — January climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Reykjavík
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	31/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	3° / -2°
Rainfall	62 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	13	18
Humidity	87%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	29	39

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

Edinburgh vs Reykjavík in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edinburgh or Reykjavík?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 31 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 January?: In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 127 mm.