Vienna

Vienna (state) Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vienna (state), Austria in January.

🔎
Vienna Perchtoldsdorf

Planning a journey to Vienna (state), Austria this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Vienna (state) in January

Vienna (state), Austria is a region in Austria. January in Vienna (state) generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Vienna. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Vienna (state), Austria. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Vienna (state), Austria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 40 mm (1.6 in) in Vienna.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Vienna receives roughly 70 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Vienna (state) by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vienna (state) — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vienna)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
Best Time to Visit Vienna (state) →

Best Places to Visit in Vienna (state) in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vienna (state).

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Vienna (state)

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Vienna (state), Austria?

Temperature range in Vienna (state) (January)

Precipitation variation in Vienna (state) (January)

Vienna

In January Vienna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
100 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vienna →

Perchtoldsdorf

In January Perchtoldsdorf generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
70 hours
100 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Perchtoldsdorf →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Vienna (state), in Austria.

In our records: Austria January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Austria in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Austria was -18°C (0°F) in Salzburg on January 8, 1985.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vienna (state) in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vienna 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Perchtoldsdorf 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Vienna (state) weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vienna (state), Austria in January?

In January, Vienna (state), Austria generally has poor weather conditions. Vienna sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Vienna (state), Austria in January?

In Vienna, the average daytime high in January is 4°C (39°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

Does Vienna (state), Austria get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Vienna (state), Austria during January, with Vienna averaging close to 40 mm (1.6 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Vienna (state), Austria?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Vienna (state), Austria due to the typically poor weather in Vienna.

On average, the best time to visit Vienna (state), Austria is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Vienna. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Vienna (state).

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Austria? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Austria.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

Ski Arlberg is the snow mecca of the Alps

Ski Arlberg is one of the most extensive and snow-sure ski resorts in Austria. In this area you will find challenging slopes, bustling après-ski and a combination of sporty and traditional villages.
Snowbombing Festival in Austria

Snowbombing Festival in Austria. Imagine that you can combine your favorite festival with all the benefits of a winter sports holiday.

Cycle the Danube trail

The Danube cycle route is one of the most popular cycling routes in Europe, and rightly so, because it is a varied route that is interesting both in terms of culture and nature.
Must visit in Austria →