Denver vs San Diego in January

San Diego is the better pick in January — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Denver is cold, dry, clean air.

Denver vs San DiegoJanuary climate, side by side

DenverSan Diego
Comfort score63/100 (C)70/100 (B)
Feels-like high4°C18°C
Avg high / low8° / -7°19° / 10°
Rainfall13 mm56 mm
Rainy days36
Humidity64%77%
Air quality (AQI)4956

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

Denver vs San Diego in January — FAQ

Is January better in Denver or San Diego?
San Diego is the better pick in January — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Denver is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Denver vs San Diego in January?
In January, Denver averages 8°C high / -7°C low with about 13 mm of rain; San Diego averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 56 mm.