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Weather in January in Lower Austria

Planning a getaway to Lower Austria this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Lower Austria in January?

Lower Austria is a region in Austria. January in Lower Austria generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Johnsbach at -0°C to cold in Himberg at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Himberg and -8°C in Johnsbach. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in Lower Austria, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Seefeld with an average of 35 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Göstling an der Ybbs with 92 mm. In Baden, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

The city Baden usually sees around 66 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Lower Austria climate page.

Where to go in Lower Austria in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lower Austria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Austria, check out our Lower Austria's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Lower Austria?

Baden

In January Baden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Baden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
1,766 hours 
847 mm 
151 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-3°C 
66 hours 
45 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
90 hours 
46 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Baden

Semmering

In January Semmering generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Semmering
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
1,757 hours 
1162 mm 
168 days 
unpleasant 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
91 hours 
55 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
103 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Semmering

Litschau

In January Litschau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Litschau
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
1,531 hours 
780 mm 
164 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
51 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-3°C 
77 hours 
44 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Litschau

Schwechat

In January Schwechat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Schwechat
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
7°C 
1,917 hours 
714 mm 
147 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
70 hours 
40 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-1°C 
100 hours 
40 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Schwechat

Lackenhof

In January Lackenhof generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lackenhof
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
1,587 hours 
1407 mm 
168 days 
unpleasant 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
80 hours 
89 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-4°C 
99 hours 
87 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Lackenhof

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Is January the best time to visit Lower Austria?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lower Austria due to the typically poor weather in Baden.

On average, the best time to visit Lower Austria is in May, June, August and September with generally perfect weather in Baden. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Lower Austria.

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