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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Orlando averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 57 mm.

Chicago vs Orlando in January

Orlando is the better pick in January — 84 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Orlando is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Orlando — January climate, side by side

	Chicago	Orlando
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	-4°C	21°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	22° / 11°
Rainfall	44 mm	57 mm
Rainy days	6	5
Humidity	74%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	43	35

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

Chicago vs Orlando in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Orlando?: Orlando is the better pick in January — 84 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Orlando is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Orlando in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Orlando averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 57 mm.