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Bad Hofgastein weather in January (Salzburg, Austria)

How is January weather typically in Bad Hofgastein? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During January, Bad Hofgastein usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -2°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -10°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Bad Hofgastein in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 52 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bad Hofgastein. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bad Hofgastein, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 52 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bad Gastein, Austria (6 KM, 3 Miles).

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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Bad Hofgastein should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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