New Orleans vs New York in January

New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

New Orleans vs New YorkJanuary climate, side by side

New OrleansNew York
Comfort score72/100 (B)50/100 (D)
Feels-like high15°C1°C
Avg high / low17° / 8°5° / -1°
Rainfall104 mm88 mm
Rainy days89
Humidity75%68%
Air quality (AQI)3252

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

New Orleans vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in New Orleans or New York?
New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in New Orleans vs New York in January?
In January, New Orleans averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 104 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.