Monthly climate guide
Vienna weather in January
Expect cold weather in Vienna in January: afternoons reach about 3°C (37°F), while nights drop to around -3°C (26°F). Around 42 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Just 150 km apart, but Vienna runs about 2°C warmer than Linz this month.
- Short daylight hours mean Belvedere Palace is best seen around midday.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -3°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
January is typically Vienna's coolest month.
Avg high
3°C
37°F
Avg low
-3°C
26°F
Rainfall
42 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
89%
relative
Sky
81%
cloud · often cloudy
Vienna weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | -3°C / 26°F | 42 mm | 89% | 81% |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | -3°C / 26°F | 39 mm | 85% | 75% |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 0°C / 32°F | 35 mm | 78% | 63% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 40°F | 39 mm | 71% | 59% |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 97 mm | 71% | 64% |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 13°C / 56°F | 85 mm | 66% | 62% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 60°F | 89 mm | 63% | 60% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 76 mm | 63% | 53% |
| September | 21°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 80 mm | 70% | 60% |
| October | 15°C / 60°F | 6°C / 42°F | 62 mm | 80% | 68% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 35°F | 42 mm | 88% | 75% |
| December | 4°C / 40°F | -2°C / 29°F | 40 mm | 89% | 80% |
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 Vienna?
Our Vienna guide recommends: April to June or September to October, or December for the Christmas markets.
Sit down at a traditional Viennese coffee house (Café Central, Café Sacher) rather than grabbing coffee to go — it's a genuine part of the culture, not just a tourist stop.
Best time to visit Vienna →Other Austria cities in January
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Vienna in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Vienna?
January is cool in Vienna, with highs around 3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Vienna in January?
Average highs are about 3°C (37°F) and average lows about -3°C (26°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in January?
Vienna typically gets around 42 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
April to June or September to October, or December for the Christmas markets.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Vienna (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.