Werfen weather in January (Salzburg, Austria)

Can you expect sunny skies in Werfen in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Werfen generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect temperatures to climb to 0°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -8°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Werfen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 95 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 Werfen. August generally stands out with 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 Werfen climate page with graphs.

 

Werfen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Radstadt, 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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