Salzkammergut weather in January
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.
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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