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Austria Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Austria in January.

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Considering a trip to Austria this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Austria in January

The weather in Austria in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Nauders at -5°C (23°F) to cold in Bad Radkersburg at 5°C (41°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Bad Radkersburg and -14°C (7°F) in Nauders. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Austria. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Austria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Riegersburg with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to high snow/rainfall in Sibratsgfäll with 125 mm (4.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Vienna sees roughly 70 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Austria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Austria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Innsbruck)

January-1°C (30°F) February1°C (34°F) March4°C (39°F) April8°C (46°F) May13°C (55°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September15°C (59°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Austria in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Austria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Austria

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Austria?

Temperature range in Austria (January)

Precipitation variation in Austria (January)

Vienna

In January Vienna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
100 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Sölden

In January Sölden generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
103 hours
125 hours
Monthly snowfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sölden →

Zell am See

In January Zell am See generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
73 hours
102 hours
Monthly snowfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zell am See →

Saalbach Hinterglemm

In January Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
73 hours
102 hours
Monthly snowfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saalbach Hinterglemm →

Neustift im Stubaital

In January Neustift im Stubaital generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
100 hours
124 hours
Monthly snowfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Neustift im Stubaital →

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In our records: Austria January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Austria in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Austria was -18°C (0°F) in Salzburg on January 8, 1985.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Austria in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Innsbruck -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Vienna 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Sölden -4°C (25°F) -13°C (9°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Zell am See -1°C (30°F) -9°C (16°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Neustift im Stubaital -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Salzburg 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Austria weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Austria in January?

In January, Austria generally has poor weather conditions. Vienna sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Austria in January?

Vienna averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -2°C (28°F).

Does Austria get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Austria. Vienna averages only about 40 mm (1.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Austria?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Austria with often poor weather in Vienna.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Vienna. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Austria.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Austria? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Austria.

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