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

In January, Houston averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 145 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.

Houston vs New York in January

Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

Houston vs New York — January climate, side by side

	Houston	New York
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	16°C	1°C
Avg high / low	18° / 8°	5° / -1°
Rainfall	145 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	9	9
Humidity	73%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	42	52

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

Houston vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in Houston or New York?: Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Houston vs New York in January?: In January, Houston averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 145 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.