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

In January, Charleston averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 59 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.

Charleston vs New York in January

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

Charleston vs New York — January climate, side by side

	Charleston	New York
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	12°C	1°C
Avg high / low	15° / 7°	5° / -1°
Rainfall	59 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	6	9
Humidity	74%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	38	52

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

Charleston vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in Charleston or New York?: Charleston is the better pick in January — 74 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is cool, a little rain, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs New York in January?: In January, Charleston averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 59 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.