Werfen weather in January (Salzburg, Austria)

What can you expect from the weather in Werfen during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Werfen generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 0°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Werfen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 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. Typically around 15 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 95 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Werfen in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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