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

In January, Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Tórshavn averages 6°C high / 2°C low with about 81 mm.

Reykjavík vs Tórshavn in January

Tórshavn is the better pick in January — 45 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tórshavn is cold, rainy, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Reykjavík vs Tórshavn — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇸 Reykjavík	Tórshavn
Comfort score	31/100 (F)	45/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-2°C	2°C
Avg high / low	3° / -2°	6° / 2°
Rainfall	127 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	18	14
Humidity	82%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	39	39

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

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Reykjavík vs Tórshavn in January — FAQ

Is January better in Reykjavík or Tórshavn?: Tórshavn is the better pick in January — 45 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tórshavn is cold, rainy, clean air, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Reykjavík vs Tórshavn in January?: In January, Reykjavík averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Tórshavn averages 6°C high / 2°C low with about 81 mm.