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

In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Riga averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 58 mm.

Edinburgh vs Riga in January

Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 32 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Riga is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Riga — January climate, side by side

	Edinburgh	Riga
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	32/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	1° / -5°
Rainfall	62 mm	58 mm
Rainy days	13	14
Humidity	87%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	29	32

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

Edinburgh vs Riga in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edinburgh or Riga?: Edinburgh is the better pick in January — 53 vs 32 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Riga is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Riga in January?: In January, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Riga averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 58 mm.