What is the weather like in Austin vs Chicago in January?

In January, Austin averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 61 mm of rain; Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm.

Austin vs Chicago in January

Austin is the better pick in January — 74 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Austin vs Chicago — January climate, side by side

	Austin	Chicago
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	40/100 (F)
Feels-like high	15°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	1° / -6°
Rainfall	61 mm	44 mm
Rainy days	5	6
Humidity	66%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	31	43

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

Austin vs Chicago in January — FAQ

Is January better in Austin or Chicago?: Austin is the better pick in January — 74 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Austin vs Chicago in January?: In January, Austin averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 61 mm of rain; Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm.