What is the weather like in Austin vs New York in January?

In January, Austin averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 61 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.

Austin vs New York in January

Austin is the better pick in January — 74 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is cool, a little rain, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

Austin vs New York — January climate, side by side

	Austin	New York
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	15°C	1°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	5° / -1°
Rainfall	61 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	5	9
Humidity	66%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	31	52

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

Austin vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in Austin or New York?: Austin is the better pick in January — 74 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is cool, a little rain, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Austin vs New York in January?: In January, Austin averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 61 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.