January weather forecastAustria

Weather in January

January is known as the coldest month in Austria, with the chill setting in quite profoundly. The Alpine regions experience the harshest conditions, with temperatures plummeting below -17.8°C. Even in the valleys and plains, average low temperatures are often below freezing.

The capital city, Vienna, located in the eastern part of the country, experiences relatively milder winter temperatures than the Alpine regions. In January, the average low temperature in Vienna can dip to about -1.5°C, with average highs around 3°C. Similar weather conditions are found in Linz, situated in the northern region, where average temperatures in January range from -3°C to 4°C.

Snowfall in Austria is substantial in January, especially in the mountainous regions. The snow level often crosses 5080mm at altitudes above 2000 meters. This heavy snowfall marks January as one of the peak months for snowfall in Austria. Notably, the Sonnblick Mountains receive significant snow, and the snow cover persists throughout the year.

In terms of sunlight, January has one of the lowest durations of sunshine. With the country enveloped in winter's grip, daylight hours are significantly reduced, and Austria sees hardly three hours of sunlight daily. Despite the short days, the scenes of snow-blanketed landscapes offer their own beauty and charm.

Relative humidity during January ranges between 55% and 95%, contributing to the sense of coldness. Fog is also prevalent in January, especially in valleys such as the Danube, with at least seven foggy days recorded.

Compared to the following month, February, January is noticeably colder, with lower temperatures and more frequent snowfall. However, February offers slightly more sunlight and a gradual transition towards milder weather conditions. Conversely, December, the preceding month, is relatively warmer and sees less snowfall in comparison. Nonetheless, the winter characteristics of cold temperatures, substantial snowfall, and limited daylight remain consistent.

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• Vienna - January »
  The month with the most snowfall is January, when 186mm of snow is typically aggregated. The month with the most snowfall is January, when 186mm of snow is typically aggregated.
• Graz - January »
  With temperatures ranging from -7°C at night to as high as 0°C during the day, January remains the coldest month in Graz, Austria. January stands out as Graz's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 0°C and a low-temperature of -7°C.
• Linz - January »
  Temperature records in Linz mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 1°C and lows at -4.2°C. January is the most humid month in Linz with an average relative humidity of 90%.
• Salzburg - January »
  In Salzburg in January, during 15.4 snowfall days, 240mm of snow is typically accumulated. In Salzburg in January, snow falls for 15.4 days, with typically accumulated 240mm of snow.
• Innsbruck - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Innsbruck is January, when snow falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 142mm of snow. In Innsbruck during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 142mm of snow.
• Klagenfurt - January »
  In Klagenfurt, in January, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 100mm of snow. In Klagenfurt, during January, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm of snow.
• Villach - January »
  In contrast to the subsequent month, January in Villach, Austria is markedly chilly, with an average low temperature of -6.8°C and the maximum not surpassing 0.1°C. In Villach during January, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm of precipitation.
• Dornbirn - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Dornbirn is January, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 376mm of snow. January in Dornbirn is the coldest month of the year with average low temperatures of -4.3°C and a high of just 1.8°C.
• Wiener Neustadt - January »
  In Wiener Neustadt during January, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm of snow. The most humid month in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
• Feldkirch - January »
  In Feldkirch, Austria, in January, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 214mm of snow. January is Feldkirch's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 1.8°C and lows of -5.6°C.