What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Vail in January?

In January, Queenstown averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Vail averages -2°C high / -14°C low with about 64 mm.

Queenstown vs Vail in January

Vail is the better pick in January — 93 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs Vail — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Queenstown	🇺🇸 Vail
Comfort score	13/100 (F)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	23°C	-7°C
Avg high / low	23° / 10°	-2° / -14°
Rainfall	108 mm	64 mm
Rainy days	11	12
Humidity	72%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	15	42

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

Month by month

Queenstown 🇳🇿 New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air · best July13
Vail 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best January93

Queenstown vs Vail in January — FAQ

Is January better in Queenstown or Vail?: Vail is the better pick in January — 93 vs 13 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 23°C high / 10°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Vail averages -2°C high / -14°C low with about 64 mm.