New Orleans vs Philadelphia in January

New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air.

New Orleans vs PhiladelphiaJanuary climate, side by side

New OrleansPhiladelphia
Comfort score72/100 (B)53/100 (D)
Feels-like high15°C2°C
Avg high / low17° / 8°6° / -1°
Rainfall104 mm82 mm
Rainy days89
Humidity75%66%
Air quality (AQI)3245

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

New Orleans vs Philadelphia in January — FAQ

Is January better in New Orleans or Philadelphia?
New Orleans is the better pick in January — 72 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is cool, rainy, clean air, while Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in New Orleans vs Philadelphia in January?
In January, New Orleans averages 17°C high / 8°C low with about 104 mm of rain; Philadelphia averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.