January weather forecast
Salzburg, Austria

January in Salzburg, Austria gets deep into the winter season, where snowy landscapes and frosty temperatures set the typical winter scene. The city experiences 240mm (9.45") of snowfall across 15.4 days and reaches a high temperature of only about 3.2°C (37.8°F) offset by a low of -4°C (24.8°F). Days during January are brief and typically have minimal sunshine, emphasizing the winter ambiance. There is less rainfall in January than in most other months, with snowfall being the dominant form of precipitation. Despite the cold, Salzburg retains its charm with snow-capped buildings and winter activities, making it a unique time for sightseeing and winter sports.

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and a low-temperature of -4°C (24.8°F), is the coldest month.

Rainfall

In Salzburg, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.7 rainfall days, and 1184mm (46.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Salzburg. In Salzburg, Austria, in January, snow falls for 15.4 days, with typically accumulated 240mm (9.45") of snow. In Salzburg, Austria, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.9 days and aggregates up to 1125mm (44.29") of snow.

Daylight

In Salzburg, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 55min.
On the first day of January in Salzburg, Austria, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 17:05 CET.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Salzburg, Austria, is 2.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.