January · Austria
Best time to visit St. Anton in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St. Anton in January
Average temperature -7°C, 68 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in St. Anton scores 9.1/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around -7°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
St. Anton am Arlberg is a classic ski-circus town with challenging Arlberg terrain and one of the Alps' liveliest aprés scenes. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
January ranks 3rd of 12 for St. Anton — one of the best windows
January sits at -7°C (19°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
68 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for St. Anton at 9.1/10 (3rd of 12), just behind March at 9.5/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St. Anton in January?
- In January, St. Anton averages -7°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit St. Anton?
- January earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in St. Anton in January?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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