Saalbach Hinterglemm weather in January (Salzburg, Austria)

Curious about the January weather in Saalbach Hinterglemm? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -9°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Saalbach Hinterglemm in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 73 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saalbach Hinterglemm. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saalbach Hinterglemm climate page with graphs.

 

Saalbach Hinterglemm, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 2°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 73 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Zell am See, Austria (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Austria in January

Find out more about the weather in Austria in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in Saalbach Hinterglemm in January?

Visitors traveling to Saalbach Hinterglemm should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 2°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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