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Friesach weather in January (Carinthia, Austria)

How's the weather trend in Friesach as January approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Friesach tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 1°C. At night, they generally drop to -7°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Friesach in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 91 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Friesach. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Friesach, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 91 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Klagenfurt, Austria (34 KM, 21 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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