Charleston vs New Orleans in January

Charleston and New Orleans are nearly tied in January — 74 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is cool, a little rain, clean air; New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air.

Charleston vs New Orleans — January climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Charleston🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score74/100 (B)72/100 (B)
Feels-like high12°C15°C
Avg high / low15° / 7°17° / 8°
Rainfall59 mm104 mm
Rainy days68
Humidity74%75%
Air quality (AQI)3832

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

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Charleston vs New Orleans in January — FAQ

Is January better in Charleston or New Orleans?
Charleston and New Orleans are nearly tied in January — 74 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is cool, a little rain, clean air; New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs New Orleans in January?
In January, Charleston averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 59 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 104 mm.