Salzburg weather in January (Salzburg, Austria)

Is January a good time to explore Salzburg weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Salzburg usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 2°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Salzburg in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 68 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 Salzburg. August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salzburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 68 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 27%  

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 Salzburg.

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