Birmingham vs Edinburgh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in January. Birmingham offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 3 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Birmingham is on the cooler side at 7°C, requiring warmer clothing. Edinburgh is cooler at 6°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in January. Birmingham receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Birmingham reaches an average high of 7°C (45°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Edinburgh averages 6°C (43°F) for the high and 2°C (36°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Birmingham receives approximately 55 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Edinburgh sees 74 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.