Wachau Valley Weather in January

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

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Krems an der Donau Melk Weissenkirchen in der Wachau Spitz

Planning a journey to the Wachau Valley, 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 the Wachau Valley in January

The Wachau Valley, Austria is a region in Austria. January in the Wachau Valley generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Krems an der Donau. 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.

To explore the conditions in the Wachau Valley, Austria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Krems an der Donau with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Melk with 58 mm (2.3 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Krems an der Donau receives around 58 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore the Wachau Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Wachau Valley — and find the best time to visit. (based on Krems an der Donau)

January3°C (37°F) February5°C (41°F) March10°C (50°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Wachau Valley in January

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

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 the Wachau Valley

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

Temperature range in the Wachau Valley (January)

Precipitation variation in the Wachau Valley (January)

Krems an der Donau

In January Krems an der Donau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
58 hours
91 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Krems an der Donau →

Melk

In January Melk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
58 hours
91 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Melk →

Weissenkirchen in der Wachau

In January Weissenkirchen in der Wachau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
58 hours
91 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Weissenkirchen in der Wachau →

Spitz

In January Spitz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
58 hours
91 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Spitz →

Emmersdorf an der Donau

In January Emmersdorf an der Donau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
58 hours
91 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Emmersdorf an der Donau →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Wachau Valley, 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 the Wachau Valley in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Krems an der Donau 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Melk 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Weissenkirchen in der Wachau 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Spitz 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Emmersdorf an der Donau 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dürnstein 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

The Wachau Valley weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Wachau Valley, Austria in January?

January in the Wachau Valley, Austria brings poor weather. In Krems an der Donau, daytime temperatures are typically around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in the Wachau Valley, Austria in January?

Daytime temperatures in Krems an der Donau peak at roughly 3°C (37°F) in January, dropping to about -3°C (27°F) overnight.

Does the Wachau Valley, Austria get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Wachau Valley, Austria during January, with Krems an der Donau averaging close to 45 mm (1.8 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Wachau Valley, Austria?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Wachau Valley, Austria due to the typically poor weather in Krems an der Donau.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Krems an der Donau. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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