SeasonMapBoston vs New York in January
New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Boston is freezing, rainy, clean air.
Boston vs New York — January climate, side by side
| Boston | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 41/100 (F) | 50/100 (D) |
| Feels-like high | -1°C | 1°C |
| Avg high / low | 3° / -5° | 5° / -1° |
| Rainfall | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Humidity | 68% | 68% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 41 | 52 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Boston vs New York in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Boston or New York?
- New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Boston is freezing, rainy, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Boston vs New York in January?
- In January, Boston averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 95 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.