Linz weather in January (Upper Austria, Austria)

How does the weather in Linz usually fare in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Linz tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around -3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Linz in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 50 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Linz. May, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Linz climate page with graphs.

 

Linz, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 50 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 20%  

Where to go in Austria in January

Find out more about the weather in Austria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Linz.

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