January · Austria
Best time to visit Bad Gastein in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bad Gastein in January
Average temperature -7°C, 54 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Bad Gastein scores 9.1/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around -7°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bad Gastein's Belle Époque hotels and thermal springs climb a gorge in the Hohe Tauern.
January is one of the strongest months in Bad Gastein (2nd)
January averages -7°C (20°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 54 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Bad Gastein (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.2/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bad Gastein in January?
- In January, Bad Gastein averages -7°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bad Gastein?
- January earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bad Gastein in January?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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