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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Maui averages 17°C high / 14°C low with about 81 mm.

Chicago vs Maui in January

Maui is the better pick in January — 86 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Maui is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Maui — January climate, side by side

	Chicago	Maui
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	-4°C	16°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	17° / 14°
Rainfall	44 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	6	14
Humidity	74%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	43	30

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

Chicago vs Maui in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Maui?: Maui is the better pick in January — 86 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Maui is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Maui in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Maui averages 17°C high / 14°C low with about 81 mm.