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Franz Josef Weather in January

With daytime temperatures of 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows of 9°C (48°F), January in Franz Josef brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that January is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.

Rainfall in Franz Josef in January

As part of the rainy season, Franz Josef sees around 15 days of rain in January, with an average of 361 mm (14 in). Showers during the rainy season tend to be heavy and can come down intensely. An umbrella is often not enough, so a poncho or waterproof jacket is a better choice.

Temperature in Franz Josef in January

In January, expect moderate temperatures in Franz Josef, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) at night. January is typically considered a summer month. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights fall to 9°C (48°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

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Franz Josef Temperature in January

Min Temperature

9°C (48°F)

Max Temperature

16°C (61°F)

Chance of Rain

51%

Precipitation

361 mm (14 in)

Rainy days

15 days

Franz Josef Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Franz Josef - and find the best time to visit.

January

16°C (61°F)View January → February

17°C (63°F)View February → March

15°C (59°F)View March → April

13°C (55°F)View April → May

10°C (50°F)View May → June

8°C (46°F)View June → July

7°C (45°F)View July → August

8°C (46°F)View August → This monthSeptember

9°C (48°F)View September → October

11°C (52°F)View October → November

12°C (54°F)View November → December

15°C (59°F)View December →

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Historical weather records for Franz Josef in January

Browse day-by-day weather records for Franz Josef spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Franz Josef historical weather extremes in January

According to our 19 years of weather records for Franz Josef, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2025.

The hottest January day on record in Franz Josef reached 29°C (84°F) (January 26, 2021).
The lowest daytime temperature in January was 6°C (43°F), recorded on January 5, 2006.
Franz Josef registered its coldest January night on January 20, 2017, with temperatures dropping to -2°C (28°F).
Peak precipitation in January occurred on January 2, 2013, when 120 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation was measured.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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

What to Wear in Franz Josef in January

Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!