Reykjavík vs Varanasi in January

Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Reykjavík vs VaranasiJanuary climate, side by side

ReykjavíkVaranasi
Comfort score29/100 (F)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high-5°C21°C
Avg high / low0° / -4°22° / 10°
Rainfall128 mm14 mm
Rainy days173
Humidity82%76%
Air quality (AQI)39176

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

Reykjavík vs Varanasi in January — FAQ

Is January better in Reykjavík or Varanasi?
Varanasi is the better pick in January — 84 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Varanasi is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Reykjavík is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Reykjavík vs Varanasi in January?
In January, Reykjavík averages 0°C high / -4°C low with about 128 mm of rain; Varanasi averages 22°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm.