What is the weather like in Seattle vs Vancouver in January?

In January, Seattle averages 9°C high / 2°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Vancouver averages 7°C high / 3°C low with about 166 mm.

Seattle vs Vancouver in January

Seattle is the better pick in January — 52 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seattle is cold, rainy, clean air, while Vancouver is cold, soaked, clean air.

Seattle vs Vancouver — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Seattle	🇨🇦 Vancouver
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	6°C	4°C
Avg high / low	9° / 2°	7° / 3°
Rainfall	101 mm	166 mm
Rainy days	13	17
Humidity	85%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	34	38

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

Month by month

Seattle 🇺🇸 United Statescold, rainy, clean air · best July52
Vancouver 🇨🇦 Canadacold, soaked, clean air · best July44

Seattle vs Vancouver in January — FAQ

Is January better in Seattle or Vancouver?: Seattle is the better pick in January — 52 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seattle is cold, rainy, clean air, while Vancouver is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Seattle vs Vancouver in January?: In January, Seattle averages 9°C high / 2°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Vancouver averages 7°C high / 3°C low with about 166 mm.