January weather forecastGraz, Austria

Weather in 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. Frosty conditions prevail, making the city a beautiful winter wonderland. Although it may not be as bitter as some other European cities, appropriate winter gear is advisable during this month. January is just the beginning of the year and the weather takes time to warm as the days progress. The start of the year brings with it less daylight hours which can leave parts of the city under a blanket of darkness for longer periods. Despite the cold conditions, it's a great time to enjoy the indoors and savor local Austrian delicacies.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 0°C and a low of -7°C.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically collects 40mm of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 16:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 16:58 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.