January · Austria
Best time to visit Linz in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Linz in January
Average temperature -1°C, 51 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Linz scores 3.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Linz mixes a baroque old town with Ars Electronica, the Danube and Austria's art scene.
January in Linz — off-season conditions
January averages -1°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 51 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 8.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Linz in January?
- In January, Linz averages -1°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Linz?
- January earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Linz in January?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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