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

In January, Charleston averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm.

Charleston vs Chicago in January

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

Charleston vs Chicago — January climate, side by side

	Charleston	Chicago
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	40/100 (F)
Feels-like high	12°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	15° / 7°	1° / -6°
Rainfall	59 mm	44 mm
Rainy days	6	6
Humidity	74%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	38	43

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

Charleston vs Chicago in January — FAQ

Is January better in Charleston or Chicago?: Charleston is the better pick in January — 74 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs Chicago in January?: In January, Charleston averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm.