Vienna · January
Low seasonAustria · Europe
Max Temp · January
4°
at night -1° · avg 2°
- Sunshine
- 2 h/day
- Rain Days
- 5 days
below average
29 mm · very dry
January is the coolest month of the year in Vienna.
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 4° | 6° | 11° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 27° | 22° | 16° | 9° | 5° |
MINMIN | -1° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 13° | 8° | 4° | 0° |
☀️Sunshine | 2h | 4h | 6h | 8h | 8h | 9h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 4h | 3h | 2h |
🌧Rain Days | 5d29mm | 4d30mm | 4d31mm | 4d41mm | 8d71mm | 7d75mm | 8d78mm | 7d81mm | 5d62mm | 5d45mm | 4d31mm | 5d30mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
January is the coldest winter month in Vienna — with highs of only 4°C, it holds little appeal for sun-seekers. Better travel in June, July, and August.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 4°C during the day and drop to -2°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 2 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (29 mm), this is one of the cloudier months.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Vienna in January
- Winterjacke
- Thermokleidung und warme Lagen
- Mütze, Schal und Handschuhe
- Warme, wasserfeste Schuhe
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Vienna?
- No — January is not among the recommended months for Vienna (Score: 26/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider June, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Vienna in January?
- In January, Vienna sees daily highs of 4°C. Nights cool to -2°C, with a daily average of 1°C.
- How much rain falls in Vienna in January?
- In January, Vienna receives an average of 29 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Vienna get in January?
- Vienna averages 2 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.