What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Washington in January?

In January, Philadelphia averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.

Philadelphia vs Washington in January

Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air.

Philadelphia vs Washington — January climate, side by side

	Philadelphia	Washington
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	2°C	5°C
Avg high / low	6° / -1°	8° / -2°
Rainfall	82 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	66%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	45	39

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

Philadelphia vs Washington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Philadelphia or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Washington in January?: In January, Philadelphia averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.