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Weather in January in Salzkammergut

Considering a trip to Salzkammergut 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 Salzkammergut in January?

Salzkammergut is a region in Austria. January in Salzkammergut generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. In January, it is winter.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Hallstatt at -0°C to cold in Gmunden at 3°C. At night it cools down to -4°C in Gmunden and -8°C in Hallstatt. 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.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Gmunden with an average of 102 mm to high snow/rainfall in St. Wolfgang with 124 mm.

Average sunshine

The city St. Wolfgang usually sees around 65 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Salzkammergut in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Salzkammergut climate page.

Where to go in Salzkammergut in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Salzkammergut on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

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

St. Wolfgang

In January St. Wolfgang generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

St. Wolfgang
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
<<   December December
<<  
2°C 
-5°C 
57 hours 
127 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-6°C 
65 hours 
124 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-5°C 
85 hours 
124 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in St. Wolfgang

Hallstatt

In January Hallstatt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hallstatt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
1°C 
-7°C 
57 hours 
122 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
-0°C 
-8°C 
65 hours 
117 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-7°C 
85 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Hallstatt

Mondsee

In January Mondsee 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.

Mondsee
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
<<   December December
<<  
3°C 
-4°C 
62 hours 
116 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
68 hours 
112 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
90 hours 
111 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Mondsee

Bad Ischl

In January Bad Ischl generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bad Ischl
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
<<   December December
<<  
2°C 
-5°C 
57 hours 
124 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-6°C 
65 hours 
121 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-6°C 
85 hours 
121 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bad Ischl

Gmunden

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

Gmunden
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
<<   December December
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
38 hours 
104 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-4°C 
43 hours 
102 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
70 hours 
100 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Gmunden

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Is January the best time to visit Salzkammergut?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in St. Wolfgang, January may not be the ideal time to visit Salzkammergut.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in St. Wolfgang. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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