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Weather in January in Upper Austria

Are you planning a trip a to Upper Austria in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Upper Austria in January?

Upper Austria is a region in Austria. January in Upper Austria generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Obertraun at -0°C to cold in Hochburg-Ach at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Hochburg-Ach and -8°C in Obertraun. 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 Upper Austria, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dorfstetten with an average of 61 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.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Upper Austria climate page.

Where to go in Upper Austria in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Upper 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 Upper Austria's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
3°C 
1,527 hours 
1867 mm 
184 days 
unpleasant 
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

Gosau

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

Gosau
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
<<  
11°C 
1°C 
1,727 hours 
1852 mm 
188 days 
unpleasant 
January January
0°C 
-8°C 
95 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-7°C 
122 hours 
122 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Gosau

Sankt Gilgen

In January Sankt Gilgen 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.

Sankt Gilgen
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 
3°C 
1,527 hours 
1849 mm 
185 days 
unpleasant 
January January
2°C 
-6°C 
65 hours 
122 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-5°C 
85 hours 
122 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Sankt Gilgen

Bad Goisern

In January Bad Goisern generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bad Goisern
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
<<  
11°C 
2°C 
1,527 hours 
1836 mm 
186 days 
unpleasant 
January January
1°C 
-7°C 
65 hours 
119 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-6°C 
85 hours 
121 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bad Goisern

Linz

In January Linz 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.

Linz
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 
1,727 hours 
926 mm 
162 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-3°C 
50 hours 
66 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
92 hours 
60 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Linz

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Is January the best time to visit Upper Austria?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Upper Austria with often poor weather in St. Wolfgang.

Generally speaking, August and September provide tolerable weather in St. Wolfgang. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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