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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Toronto averages 0°C high / -6°C low with about 67 mm.

Chicago vs Toronto in January

Chicago is the better pick in January — 40 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Toronto is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Toronto — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇨🇦 Toronto
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	36/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	0° / -6°
Rainfall	44 mm	67 mm
Rainy days	6	9
Humidity	74%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	43	35

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

Month by month

Chicago vs Toronto in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Toronto?: Chicago is the better pick in January — 40 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Toronto is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Toronto in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Toronto averages 0°C high / -6°C low with about 67 mm.