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Austria weather in January

Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices

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Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

January in Austria: an average of 0°, about 1 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 8h 35m of daylight, with light from about 07:37 to 16:12. January isn't peak season in Austria. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

Austria in January

Average temp0°
Rain this month1 mm
Daylight8.6 h
Sun07:37-16:12
Seasonshoulder/low season, better prices
What to do

January in Austria, what works

Plan a day with little time outside: short hops between indoor sights, transport instead of long walks, and plenty of warm-up stops. Winter sports where the terrain suits.

What to pack: Full winter kit — a heavy coat, layers, gloves, a hat and waterproof boots.

What's on in January

Holidays & events in Austria

Ski season at its peak (Innsbruck, Zell am See, Kitzbühel). The Vienna New Year's Concert (1 Jan). Balls in Vienna all month.

  • 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
  • 6 JanuaryEpiphany

On public holidays banks and offices close, some sites change hours and transport shifts, but it's also the best way to see living tradition.

If it's not for you

Good alternatives in January

Questions & answers

January in Austria, FAQ

Do I need a coat in Austria in January?
Full winter kit — a heavy coat, layers, gloves, a hat and waterproof boots.
Can you sit outside at cafés in Austria in January?
Most cafés move seating indoors; outside only with heaters and warm clothing.
Does it snow in Austria in January?
Possibly. The average temperature is near or below freezing, so snow or frost is possible — especially at altitude.
How many hours of daylight in Austria in January?
About 8h 35m of daylight. The sun rises around 07:37 and sets around 16:12. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is January a good time to visit Austria?
January isn't peak season in Austria. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Plan the trip

Austria — flights & hotels

Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.

Check flight prices to Austria, every airline at once.

Rates in Austria shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset

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