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

In January, Portland averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 160 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.

Portland vs Washington in January

Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Portland is cold, soaked, clean air.

Portland vs Washington — January climate, side by side

	Portland	Washington
Comfort score	49/100 (F)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	6°C	5°C
Avg high / low	9° / 3°	8° / -2°
Rainfall	160 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	18	7
Humidity	86%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	31	39

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

Portland vs Washington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Portland or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Portland is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Portland vs Washington in January?: In January, Portland averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 160 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.