Carinthia weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Carinthia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Carinthia in January?
Carinthia is a region in Austria. January in Carinthia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Heiligenblut at -4°C to cold in Sankt Kanzian at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Sankt Kanzian and -11°C in Heiligenblut. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Carinthia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sankt Andrä with an average of 37 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Heiligenblut with 81 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Bad Kleinkirchheim typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 57 hours of sunlight in Bad Kleinkirchheim. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Carinthia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Carinthia climate page.
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Average weather in Bad Kleinkirchheim
In January Bad Kleinkirchheim generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Velden am Wörthersee
In January Velden am Wörthersee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sankt Kanzian
In January Sankt Kanzian generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hermagor
In January Hermagor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Pörtschach am Wörthersee
In January Pörtschach am Wörthersee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Carinthia, in Austria.
Is January the best time to visit Carinthia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bad Kleinkirchheim, January may not be the ideal time to visit Carinthia.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Bad Kleinkirchheim. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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