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

In January, Seattle averages 9°C high / 2°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.

Seattle vs Washington in January

Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Seattle is cold, rainy, clean air.

Seattle vs Washington — January climate, side by side

	Seattle	Washington
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	6°C	5°C
Avg high / low	9° / 2°	8° / -2°
Rainfall	101 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	13	7
Humidity	85%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	34	39

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

Seattle vs Washington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Seattle or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Seattle is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Seattle vs Washington in January?: In January, Seattle averages 9°C high / 2°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.