What is the weather like in Mexico City vs New York in January?

In January, Mexico City averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 16 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.

Mexico City vs New York in January

Mexico City is the better pick in January — 92 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mexico City is nice, dry, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

Mexico City vs New York — January climate, side by side

	Mexico City	New York
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	22°C	1°C
Avg high / low	23° / 10°	5° / -1°
Rainfall	16 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	3	9
Humidity	59%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	83	52

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

Mexico City vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in Mexico City or New York?: Mexico City is the better pick in January — 92 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mexico City is nice, dry, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Mexico City vs New York in January?: In January, Mexico City averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 16 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.