Vorarlberg Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vorarlberg, Austria in January.

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Lech am Arlberg Sankt Gallenkirch Gaschurn Riezlern

Thinking about venturing to Vorarlberg, Austria this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Vorarlberg in January

Vorarlberg, Austria is a region in Austria. January in Vorarlberg generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Partenen at -4°C (25°F) to cold in Lochau at 4°C (39°F). At night it cools down to -4°C (25°F) in Lochau and -12°C (10°F) in Partenen. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Vorarlberg, Austria. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vorarlberg, Austria, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Höchst with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to high snow/rainfall in Sibratsgfäll with 125 mm (4.9 in).

Explore Vorarlberg by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vorarlberg — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lech am Arlberg)

January-1°C (30°F) February0°C (32°F) March4°C (39°F) April8°C (46°F) May13°C (55°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September14°C (57°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vorarlberg in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vorarlberg.

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 Vorarlberg

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Vorarlberg, Austria?

Temperature range in Vorarlberg (January)

Precipitation variation in Vorarlberg (January)

Lech am Arlberg

In January Lech am Arlberg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lech am Arlberg →

Sankt Gallenkirch

In January Sankt Gallenkirch generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
127 mm (5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sankt Gallenkirch →

Gaschurn

In January Gaschurn generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gaschurn →

Riezlern

In January Riezlern generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riezlern →

Brand

In January Brand generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
69 hours
90 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Vorarlberg in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lech am Arlberg -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Sankt Gallenkirch -3°C (27°F) -12°C (10°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Gaschurn -3°C (27°F) -12°C (10°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Riezlern 0°C (32°F) -8°C (18°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Brand 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Schruns -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Vorarlberg weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vorarlberg, Austria in January?

In January, Vorarlberg, Austria generally has poor weather conditions. Lech am Arlberg sees daytime temperatures near -1°C (30°F), with nights cooling to roughly -10°C (14°F).

What is the average temperature in Vorarlberg, Austria in January?

Lech am Arlberg averages a daytime maximum of -1°C (30°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -10°C (14°F).

Does Vorarlberg, Austria get a lot of snow in January?

Vorarlberg, Austria sees substantial snowfall in January. Lech am Arlberg typically averages about 121 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Vorarlberg, Austria?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lech am Arlberg, January may not be the ideal time to visit Vorarlberg, Austria.

Generally speaking, September provides unpleasant weather in Lech am Arlberg.

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