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

In January, Charleston averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.

Charleston vs Washington in January

Charleston is the better pick in January — 74 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Charleston vs Washington — January climate, side by side

	Charleston	Washington
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	12°C	5°C
Avg high / low	15° / 7°	8° / -2°
Rainfall	59 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	6	7
Humidity	74%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	38	39

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

Charleston vs Washington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Charleston or Washington?: Charleston is the better pick in January — 74 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs Washington in January?: In January, Charleston averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.