Salzburg weather in January
Considering a trip to Salzburg this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Salzburg in January?
Salzburg is a region in Austria. January in Salzburg generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Enzingerboden at -3°C to cold in Seeham at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Seeham and -10°C in Enzingerboden. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Salzburg. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Ramingstein with an average of 59 mm to high snowfall in Strobl with 123 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Zell am See typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 73 hours of sunshine in Zell am See. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Salzburg in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Salzburg climate page.
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Popular destinations in Salzburg
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Average weather in Zell am See
In January Zell am See generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saalbach Hinterglemm
In January Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Salzburg
In January Salzburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kaprun
In January Kaprun generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Wagrain
In January Wagrain generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. 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 Salzburg, in Austria.
Is January the best time to visit Salzburg?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Salzburg due to the typically poor weather in Zell am See.
On average, the best time to visit Salzburg is in September with generally unpleasant weather in Zell am See.
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