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Gurk weather in January (Carinthia, Austria)

What kind of weather does January bring to Gurk? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Gurk usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Gurk in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see 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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gurk. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gurk, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 41 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 91 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
* Data from: Klagenfurt, Austria (25 KM, 15 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

Interested in more climate information?

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