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

In January, Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm of rain; London averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 59 mm.

Helsinki vs London in January

London is the better pick in January — 54 vs 30 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Helsinki vs London — January climate, side by side

	Helsinki	London
Comfort score	30/100 (F)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-5°C	5°C
Avg high / low	0° / -5°	8° / 3°
Rainfall	59 mm	59 mm
Rainy days	12	11
Humidity	88%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	30	35

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

Helsinki vs London in January — FAQ

Is January better in Helsinki or London?: London is the better pick in January — 54 vs 30 on SeasonMap's comfort score. London is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Helsinki vs London in January?: In January, Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm of rain; London averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 59 mm.