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Vienna in January: weather & travel advice

Vienna in January is climatically mixed. Days are around 2 °C (cold). With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.

Schloss Schönbrunn in WienVienna · JanuaryPhoto: Ninanuri · CC BY 2.5

Climate facts

Day
2 °C
Night
-5 °C
Rainy days
8 rainy days
Sun
1 h/day
Humidity
90 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable28/100
City breakUnsuitable41/100
ActiveUnsuitable35/100
FamilyUnsuitable37/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 2 °C
  • High humidity (90 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
2
J
4
F
9
M
15
A
20
M
24
J
27
J
26
A
20
S
15
O
8
N
3
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
7
F
8
M
8
A
9
M
9
J
9
J
8
A
7
S
7
O
8
N
8
D

Similar destinations in January

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Vienna in January?

Daytime highs average around 2 °C, with nights around -5 °C.

Does it rain a lot in Vienna in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 8 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Vienna?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.