What is the weather like in Edmonton vs Whitehorse in January?

In January, Edmonton averages -4°C high / -13°C low with about 16 mm of rain; Whitehorse averages -8°C high / -16°C low with about 22 mm.

Edmonton vs Whitehorse in January

Edmonton is the better pick in January — 34 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edmonton is freezing, dry, clean air, while Whitehorse is freezing, dry, clean air.

Edmonton vs Whitehorse — January climate, side by side

	Edmonton	Whitehorse
Comfort score	34/100 (F)	28/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-8°C	-12°C
Avg high / low	-4° / -13°	-8° / -16°
Rainfall	16 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	4	6
Humidity	80%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	49	36

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

Edmonton vs Whitehorse in January — FAQ

Is January better in Edmonton or Whitehorse?: Edmonton is the better pick in January — 34 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edmonton is freezing, dry, clean air, while Whitehorse is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edmonton vs Whitehorse in January?: In January, Edmonton averages -4°C high / -13°C low with about 16 mm of rain; Whitehorse averages -8°C high / -16°C low with about 22 mm.