Weather in January in Upper Austria
Planning a journey to Upper Austria this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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. In January, it is 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.
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
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 65 hours of sunlight in St. Wolfgang. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Upper Austria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Upper Austria's yearly weather, check out our Upper Austria climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Upper Austria, in Austria.
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.
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