Austria Salzburg Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Salzburg is low
January is low for Salzburg.
Coldest + snowiest month. Mozart Week brings classical-music tourists. Hohensalzburg dramatic in snow.
Travel score
Salzburg January Weather Stats
Avg High
2°C
Avg Low
-4°C
Rainy Days
10
60mm total
Sunshine
2h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
high
UV Index
1
Low
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
PM10
30 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
0°C
Nighttime
-7°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mozart Week classical concerts
- Snow-covered fortress photogenic
- Hotel rates 40% off summer
- Empty Christmas market afterglow
Cons
- -4 to 2°C cold
- Snow + ice on cobblestones
- Daylight 8.5h
- Eagle's Nest closed
January Events & Festivals
- Mozart Week (late Jan, around Jan 27 birthday)
Salzburg in January — Full Picture
Coldest + snowiest month. Mozart Week brings classical-music tourists. Hohensalzburg dramatic in snow.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold + snow likely. Heavy coat + thermal layers + gloves + waterproof boots.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
14°C
4.3°C
11.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
23.7°C
13.3°C
14.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
13.7°C
6°C
10.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current3°C
-3°C
9.7/mo
Salzburg Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2° | -4° | 10d·60mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 4° | -3° | 9d·50mm | 3h | 75% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 9° | 0° | 10d·60mm | 4h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 4° | 11d·70mm | 5h | 65% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 19° | 9° | 13d·100mm | 6h | 65% | 6 | Busy | Peak | |
| 22° | 12° | 14d·130mm | 6h | 65% | 7 | Busy | Peak | |
| 25° | 14° | 15d·150mm | 7h | 65% | 8 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 24° | 14° | 14d·130mm | 7h | 70% | 7 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 20° | 11° | 11d·90mm | 5h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| 14° | 6° | 9d·60mm | 4h | 75% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 7° | 1° | 11d·70mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 3° | -2° | 10d·60mm | 2h | 80% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Salzburg?
Salzburg in January is low. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Salzburg in January?
Salzburg January averages a high of 2°C and a low of -4°C.
Does it rain much in Salzburg in January?
Salzburg January averages 60mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in Salzburg in January?
Cold + snow likely. Heavy coat + thermal layers + gloves + waterproof boots.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Salzburg in January?
Salzburg January sunrise is 07:50 and sunset is 16:30, with 8h 40min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Salzburg in January?
Salzburg January air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Salzburg in January?
In January, Salzburg is great for Mozart Week concerts, Hohensalzburg in snow, Christmas market afterglow (closed Dec 26).
Is January peak season in Salzburg?
Salzburg January crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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