The climate in Salzburg during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
January is in the winter in Salzburg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 1.6°C 34.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | -5.6°C 21.9°F |
Average temperature | -2°C 28.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 2.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 74 mm 2.9 ins |
Rainy days | 15 days |
Sea temperature | 10°C 50°F |
Humidity | 81% |
Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Salzburg with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salzburg in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 22.5°C 72.5°F |
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Driest month: | February | 71mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 7.7hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 1.4°C 34.5°F |
Wettest month: | July | 176mm 6.9ins |