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Innsbruck in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Innsbruck in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Innsbruck in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌨️
Snowy
Innsbruck in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +37°F and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 snowy days with an average precipitation of 54 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Innsbruck;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-26°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
32 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Innsbruck has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Innsbruck in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Innsbruck for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +41°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +55°F during the day and a minimum of +19°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +41°F.

Is Innsbruck warm or cold in January?

Innsbruck is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +37°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +23°F to +21°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Innsbruck, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Innsbruck in January

Innsbruck weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+37°F+37°F+41°F
Min. temperature
-9°F-26°F-6°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+61°F+70°F
Rainfall
47 mm32 mm35 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%83%78%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
676
Cloudy days
886
Rainy days
434
Snowy days
131412

January often has better weather than December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +37°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 47 mm to 32 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 6 to 7.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Innsbruck in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Innsbruck is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Innsbruck based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 34 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Innsbruck wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 229 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Innsbruck based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 6%, for a monthly total of around 27 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Innsbruck.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Innsbruck?

This is the weather in Innsbruck in January 2023:
1 January
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+55°F
2 January
☀️
+54°F
3 January
🌧️
+48°F
4 January
☁️
+47°F
5 January
☁️
+52°F
6 January
☀️
+54°F
7 January
☀️
+50°F
8 January
🌧️
+46°F
9 January
🌧️
+45°F
10 January
🌧️
+41°F
11 January
☁️
+42°F
12 January
☀️
+44°F
13 January
🌧️
+46°F
14 January
☁️
+43°F
15 January
☁️
+50°F
16 January
☁️
+39°F
17 January
☀️
+37°F
18 January
☁️
+39°F
19 January
🌨️
+33°F
20 January
☁️
+31°F
21 January
🌨️
+30°F
22 January
☁️
+33°F
23 January
☁️
+31°F
24 January
☁️
+38°F
25 January
☀️
+39°F
26 January
☁️
+31°F
27 January
☁️
+32°F
28 January
☁️
+34°F
29 January
☀️
+39°F
30 January
☀️
+41°F
31 January
☁️
+41°F
In January 2023 Innsbruck had 9 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 28 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Innsbruck climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Innsbruck in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+62°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 1135 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1915 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Innsbruck in January:

Is January a good time to visit Innsbruck?

It’s always a good time to visit Innsbruck, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Innsbruck in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Innsbruck rainy in January?

Innsbruck is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Innsbruck in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Innsbruck in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Innsbruck

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Innsbruck, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.