Austria weather in January
Planning a getaway to Austria this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like 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.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Nauders at -5°C to cold in Bad Radkersburg at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Bad Radkersburg and -14°C in Nauders. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Austria. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Riegersburg with an average of 31 mm to high snow/rainfall in Sibratsgfäll with 125 mm. The city Vienna usually sees around 70 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Austria in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Austria climate page.
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Average weather in Vienna
In January Vienna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sölden
In January Sölden generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zell am See
In January Zell am See generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saalbach Hinterglemm
In January Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Neustift im Stubaital
In January Neustift im Stubaital generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best 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.
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