Upper Austria weather in January

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Upper Austria in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Upper Austria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Upper Austria

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

Average weather in 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
2°C 
-5°C 
57 hours 
127 mm 
16 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
65 hours 
124 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
85 hours 
124 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in St. Wolfgang

Average weather in 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
1°C 
-7°C 
76 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
0°C 
-8°C 
95 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-7°C 
122 hours 
122 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Gosau

Average weather in 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
3°C 
-5°C 
57 hours 
125 mm 
16 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
65 hours 
122 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-5°C 
85 hours 
122 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Sankt Gilgen

Average weather in 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
1°C 
-6°C 
57 hours 
123 mm 
15 days 
poor 
1°C 
-7°C 
65 hours 
119 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
85 hours 
121 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bad Goisern

Average weather in 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
4°C 
-1°C 
42 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
50 hours 
66 mm 
13 days 
poor 
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.

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