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Vienna in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Vienna in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Vienna, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Vienna in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Vienna in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +37°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 8 snowy days in the month and around 30 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Vienna;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-13°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vienna has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Vienna in January

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

Going from a maximum of +55°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +43°F.

Is Vienna warm or cold in January?

Vienna is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +39°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +28°F.

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

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

Climate in Vienna in January

Vienna weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+39°F+37°F+41°F
Min. temperature
0°F-13°F-4°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+66°F+75°F
Rainfall
38 mm30 mm33 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%78%74%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
121310
Rainy days
978
Snowy days
786

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +39°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 30 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vienna is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 12 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Vienna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 83 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vienna wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Vienna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 20 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Vienna.

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

How was the weather last January in Vienna?

This is the weather in Vienna in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+51°F
2 January
🌫️
+43°F
3 January
🌧️
+51°F
4 January
☀️
+55°F
5 January
☀️
+56°F
6 January
☁️
+54°F
7 January
☀️
+53°F
8 January
🌫️
+41°F
9 January
🌧️
+47°F
10 January
🌧️
+48°F
11 January
☁️
+48°F
12 January
☁️
+54°F
13 January
☁️
+51°F
14 January
☀️
+52°F
15 January
🌧️
+45°F
16 January
☁️
+42°F
17 January
☁️
+44°F
18 January
🌧️
+46°F
19 January
☁️
+38°F
20 January
☁️
+35°F
21 January
🌨️
+33°F
22 January
🌨️
+34°F
23 January
🌧️
+37°F
24 January
🌧️
+38°F
25 January
🌧️
+37°F
26 January
🌧️
+35°F
27 January
🌨️
+34°F
28 January
🌨️
+33°F
29 January
☁️
+34°F
30 January
🌧️
+41°F
31 January
🌧️
+43°F
In January 2023 Vienna had 4 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+55°F) and the highest in 2023 (+63°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 435 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2441 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vienna in January:

Is January a good time to visit Vienna?

It’s always a good time to visit Vienna, 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 Vienna in January?

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

Is Vienna rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Vienna in January?

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

Other cities in Austria

Check out the weather for other cities in Austria.

Monthly weather in Vienna

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vienna, 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.