January · Austria
Best time to visit Hallstatt in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hallstatt in January
Average temperature 2°C, 143 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 143 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Hallstatt scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 143 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hallstatt's lake and salt mine village sit between the Dachstein peaks and the water.
January in Hallstatt — the hardest end of the year
January averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 143 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hallstatt in January?
- In January, Hallstatt averages 2°C, 143 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Hallstatt?
- January earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hallstatt in January?
- Expect about 143 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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