London vs Amsterdam

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in January. London offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Amsterdam sees 4 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

London is on the cooler side at 7°C, requiring warmer clothing. Amsterdam is cooler at 6°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in January.

London 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.

Amsterdam 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.

London receives approximately 55 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Amsterdam sees 64 mm over 13 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 2 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.