What is the weather like in Asheville vs New Orleans in January?

In January, Asheville averages 9°C high / -1°C low with about 90 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 104 mm.

Asheville vs New Orleans in January

New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while Asheville is cold, rainy, clean air.

Asheville vs New Orleans — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Asheville	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	60/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	6°C	15°C
Avg high / low	9° / -1°	17° / 8°
Rainfall	90 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	9	8
Humidity	72%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	29	32

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

Month by month

Asheville vs New Orleans in January — FAQ

Is January better in Asheville or New Orleans?: New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while Asheville is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Asheville vs New Orleans in January?: In January, Asheville averages 9°C high / -1°C low with about 90 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 104 mm.