Vienna Weather in January
Austria · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high3°C (38°F)
Avg low-3°C (26°F)
Rainfall44 mm (1.7 in)
RatingPoor 2.8/10
Vienna in January sees daytime temperatures around 3°C (38°F), dropping to about -3°C (26°F) at night. January is winter in Austria. The month is fairly dry, with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 8.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Vienna?
January is not the best time to visit Vienna (2.8/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April and September to October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 3°C (38°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -3°C (26°F) |
| Daily mean | 0°C (31°F) |
| Rainfall | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Cloud cover | 80% |
| Daylight | 8.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.6 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Vienna in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Vienna weather in other months
Jan3°C / -3°C44 mmPoorFeb5°C / -2°C38 mmPoorMar10°C / 0°C40 mmFairApr16°C / 5°C46 mmExcellentMay20°C / 9°C91 mmGoodJun25°C / 14°C91 mmGoodJul27°C / 16°C87 mmExcellentAug27°C / 16°C94 mmExcellentSep22°C / 11°C84 mmExcellentOct16°C / 6°C50 mmExcellentNov9°C / 2°C44 mmFairDec4°C / -2°C44 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit ViennaFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Bratislava3°C · 41 mm
- Budapest3°C · 40 mm
- Pest3°C · 39 mm
- Salzburg3°C · 91 mm
- Prague2°C · 43 mm
- Zagreb4°C · 56 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.