January · Austria
Best time to visit Schönbrunn Palace in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Schönbrunn Palace in January
Average temperature 1°C, 40 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Schönbrunn Palace scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Schönbrunn's imperial palace, gardens and zoo make it Vienna's grandest day out.
January in Schönbrunn Palace — off-season conditions
January averages 1°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 40 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Schönbrunn Palace in January?
- In January, Schönbrunn Palace averages 1°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Schönbrunn Palace?
- January earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Schönbrunn Palace in January?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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