What is the weather like in Gothenburg vs Helsinki in January?

In January, Gothenburg averages 4°C high / -1°C low with about 80 mm of rain; Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm.

Gothenburg vs Helsinki in January

Gothenburg is the better pick in January — 39 vs 30 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gothenburg is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Gothenburg vs Helsinki — January climate, side by side

	🇸🇪 Gothenburg	🇫🇮 Helsinki
Comfort score	39/100 (F)	30/100 (F)
Feels-like high	0°C	-5°C
Avg high / low	4° / -1°	0° / -5°
Rainfall	80 mm	59 mm
Rainy days	13	12
Humidity	88%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	28	30

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

Month by month

Gothenburg vs Helsinki in January — FAQ

Is January better in Gothenburg or Helsinki?: Gothenburg is the better pick in January — 39 vs 30 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gothenburg is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Gothenburg vs Helsinki in January?: In January, Gothenburg averages 4°C high / -1°C low with about 80 mm of rain; Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm.