Boston vs Montreal

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in January. Boston offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Montreal sees 6 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Boston is on the cooler side at 2°C, requiring warmer clothing. Montreal is cooler at -5°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in January.

Boston reaches an average high of 2°C (36°F) and drops to -6°C (21°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Montreal averages -5°C (23°F) for the high and -14°C (7°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Boston receives approximately 93 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Montreal sees 74 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 1 rain day and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.