What to pack for Vienna in January
- a warm coat, hat and gloves
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
- waterproof boots — snow is likely
Humidity averages 78%; max daily wind around 24 km/h. Snow falls on about 3.5 days.
How January compares
Best months in Vienna: June–September. See the full best time to visit Vienna guide.
Vienna in January: the details
In January, Vienna sees average daytime highs of 5°C (40°F) and overnight lows of -1°C (30°F). Rainfall totals roughly 44 mm across 10.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 4.6 hours per day with 8.6 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 78%.
In context: January is the coldest month of the year and the 10th-wettest in Vienna. The sunniest month is June (12.6 h/day).
| Metric | January average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 5°C / 40°F |
| Overnight low | -1°C / 30°F |
| Rainfall | 44 mm over 10.7 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h/day (8.6 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Travel score | 1.0 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Vienna, Austria (48.21, 16.37) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Vienna in January?
Daytime highs in Vienna in January average 5°C (40°F); nights drop to about -1°C.
Does it rain in Vienna in January?
Expect around 10.7 rainy days and 44 mm of rainfall in January.
Is January a good time to visit Vienna?
January is a challenging month to visit Vienna — consider June–September instead. Overall travel score: 1.0/10. The best months are June–September.
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