SeasonMapChicago vs New Orleans in January
New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs New Orleans — January climate, side by side
| Chicago | New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 40/100 (F) | 72/100 (B) |
| Feels-like high | -4°C | 15°C |
| Avg high / low | 1° / -6° | 17° / 8° |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 104 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 |
| Humidity | 74% | 75% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 43 | 32 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs New Orleans in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Chicago or New Orleans?
- New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs New Orleans in January?
- In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 104 mm.