Montreal vs Boston

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.

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

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

Montreal reaches an average high of -5°C (23°F) and drops to -14°C (7°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Boston averages 2°C (36°F) for the high and -6°C (21°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.

Montreal receives approximately 74 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Boston sees 93 mm over 10 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%.