Sankt Gilgen weather in January (Upper Austria, Austria)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sankt Gilgen in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Sankt Gilgen usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Sankt Gilgen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 65 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Sankt Gilgen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 65 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bad Ischl, Austria (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Austria in January

Find out more about the weather in Austria and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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