January Rainfall and Precipitation in Austria

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Austria in January.

Austria experiences in January precipitation ranging from a moderate 31 mm (1.2 in) in Riegersburg to a high 125 mm (4.9 in) in Sibratsgfäll. During January, winter is in full swing.

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Best Places to Visit in Austria in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Austria precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Austria receive in January?

Vienna stays mostly dry in January, with average snow/rainfall close to 40 mm (1.6 in).

How many days does it rain in Austria in January?

On average, Vienna has about 14 days days of rain in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Austria?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Austria, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Austria?

Looking at our data, Sibratsgfäll tops the wettest-cities list in Austria for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 125 mm (4.9 in).

What is the driest city in January in Austria?

The driest place is Riegersburg with an average snow/rainfall of 31 mm (1.2 in) according to our data.

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