January · Austria
Best time to visit Klagenfurt in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Klagenfurt in January
Average temperature -2°C, 87 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Klagenfurt scores 2.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Klagenfurt sits beside Wörthersee lake, with a dragon fountain and the Carinthian Alps around it.
January in Klagenfurt — off-season conditions
January averages -2°C (28°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 87 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 8.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Klagenfurt in January?
- In January, Klagenfurt averages -2°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Klagenfurt?
- January earns a 2.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Klagenfurt in January?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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