Reykjavík vs Shanghai in January

Shanghai is the better pick in January — 61 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Reykjavík vs ShanghaiJanuary climate, side by side

ReykjavíkShanghai
Comfort score29/100 (F)61/100 (C)
Feels-like high-5°C6°C
Avg high / low0° / -4°9° / 3°
Rainfall128 mm63 mm
Rainy days178
Humidity82%74%
Air quality (AQI)39139

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

Reykjavík vs Shanghai in January — FAQ

Is January better in Reykjavík or Shanghai?
Shanghai is the better pick in January — 61 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is cold, a little rain, poor air quality, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Reykjavík vs Shanghai in January?
In January, Reykjavík averages 0°C high / -4°C low with about 128 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 63 mm.