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

In January, Queenstown averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Whistler averages 1°C high / -4°C low with about 224 mm.

Queenstown vs Whistler in January

Whistler is the better pick in January — 84 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whistler is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs Whistler — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Queenstown	🇨🇦 Whistler
Comfort score	13/100 (F)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	23° / 10°	1° / -4°
Rainfall	108 mm	224 mm
Rainy days	11	16
Humidity	72%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	15	32

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

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Queenstown vs Whistler in January — FAQ

Is January better in Queenstown or Whistler?: Whistler is the better pick in January — 84 vs 13 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whistler is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Whistler in January?: In January, Queenstown averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Whistler averages 1°C high / -4°C low with about 224 mm.