Boston vs Quebec City

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 Quebec City sees 5 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Boston is on the cooler side at 2°C, requiring warmer clothing. Quebec City is cooler at -7°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in January. Boston receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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.

Quebec City averages -7°C (19°F) for the high and -15°C (5°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 9°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.

Quebec City sees 83 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 2 rain days and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.