Queenstown vs Vail in January

Vail is the better pick in January — 81 vs 20 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs VailJanuary climate, side by side

QueenstownVail
Comfort score20/100 (F)81/100 (A)
Feels-like high21°C-5°C
Avg high / low21° / 12°-1° / -12°
Rainfall93 mm41 mm
Rainy days1111
Humidity68%72%
Air quality (AQI)1542

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

Queenstown vs Vail in January — FAQ

Is January better in Queenstown or Vail?
Vail is the better pick in January — 81 vs 20 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Vail in January?
In January, Queenstown averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 93 mm of rain; Vail averages -1°C high / -12°C low with about 41 mm.