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

In January, New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.

New York vs Washington in January

Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

New York vs Washington — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 New York	🇺🇸 Washington
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	1°C	5°C
Avg high / low	5° / -1°	8° / -2°
Rainfall	88 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	68%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	52	39

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

Month by month

New York vs Washington in January — FAQ

Is January better in New York or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in New York vs Washington in January?: In January, New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.