January · Austria
Best time to visit Salzkammergut in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salzkammergut in January
Average temperature -4°C, 70 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
2.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Salzkammergut scores 2.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Salzkammergut is an Austrian lake and mountain region where Hallstatt, boat routes, hiking trails, and historic salt culture share the landscape.
January in Salzkammergut — the hardest end of the year
January averages -4°C (24°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 70 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 8.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salzkammergut in January?
- In January, Salzkammergut averages -4°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Salzkammergut?
- January earns a 2.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Salzkammergut in January?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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