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

In January, Seattle averages 9°C high / 2°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Whistler averages 1°C high / -4°C low with about 224 mm.

Seattle vs Whistler in January

Whistler is the better pick in January — 84 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whistler is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Seattle is cold, rainy, clean air.

Seattle vs Whistler — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Seattle	🇨🇦 Whistler
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	6°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	9° / 2°	1° / -4°
Rainfall	101 mm	224 mm
Rainy days	13	16
Humidity	85%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	34	32

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

Month by month

Seattle 🇺🇸 United Statescold, rainy, clean air · best July52
Whistler 🇨🇦 Canadafreezing, soaked, clean air · best February84

Seattle vs Whistler in January — FAQ

Is January better in Seattle or Whistler?: Whistler is the better pick in January — 84 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Whistler is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Seattle is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Seattle vs Whistler in January?: In January, Seattle averages 9°C high / 2°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Whistler averages 1°C high / -4°C low with about 224 mm.