Monthly climate guide
Linz weather in January
January in Linz is typically freezing, with average daytime highs around 1°C (33°F) and night-time lows near -5°C (23°F). The month usually brings about 65 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -5°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Just 110 km apart, but Linz runs about 2°C cooler than Salzburg this month.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Linz.
January is typically Linz's coolest month.
Avg high
1°C
33°F
Avg low
-5°C
23°F
Rainfall
65 mm
some rain
Humidity
94%
relative
Sky
83%
cloud · often cloudy
Linz weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 33°F | -5°C / 23°F | 65 mm | 94% | 83% |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | -5°C / 24°F | 40 mm | 90% | 77% |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | -1°C / 30°F | 45 mm | 83% | 68% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 3°C / 37°F | 43 mm | 78% | 64% |
| May | 17°C / 62°F | 7°C / 44°F | 112 mm | 78% | 71% |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 115 mm | 76% | 67% |
| July | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 55°F | 107 mm | 73% | 64% |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 92 mm | 73% | 57% |
| September | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 47°F | 81 mm | 79% | 63% |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 40°F | 67 mm | 86% | 71% |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 0°C / 33°F | 41 mm | 91% | 79% |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | -3°C / 27°F | 53 mm | 93% | 82% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Linz?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Linz →Other Austria cities in January
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Linz in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Linz?
January is cool in Linz, with highs around 1°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Linz in January?
Average highs are about 1°C (33°F) and average lows about -5°C (23°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Linz in January?
Linz typically gets around 65 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Linz (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.