What is the weather like in Halifax vs New York in January?

In January, Halifax averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 153 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.

Halifax vs New York in January

New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Halifax is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Halifax vs New York — January climate, side by side

	🇨🇦 Halifax	🇺🇸 New York
Comfort score	33/100 (F)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-2°C	1°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	5° / -1°
Rainfall	153 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	11	9
Humidity	76%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	33	52

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

Month by month

Halifax 🇨🇦 Canadafreezing, soaked, clean air · best July33
New York 🇺🇸 United Statescold, rainy, reliable snow · best May50

Halifax vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in Halifax or New York?: New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Halifax is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Halifax vs New York in January?: In January, Halifax averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 153 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.