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St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria · Alpine mountain climate

St. Anton am Arlberg in January: go or not?

Tough period. St. Anton am Arlberg in January only reaches 0.9/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 47.13°N · 10.27°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
St. Anton am Arlberg · January
0.9
-6–3°
Temperature
35%
Rain
4h
Sun
❄️ Alpine climate☀️ High-altitude UV🌦️ Changeable weather
Photo : Lisa Zangerl via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in January

Off-season for skiing St. Anton am Arlberg — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.

January ranks 11 out of 12 months in St. Anton am Arlberg. Compared to December: −2°C daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-7°
Daylight
8.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is January the right month?

The best month in St. Anton am Arlberg is August (7.3/10), 6.4 pts higher than January.

See August →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.

Country · Austria

🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 21°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 3°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 52%

🏔️ Mountain stay

⛰️Village altitude1304 m
🎿Ski area1304 → 2811 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is St. Anton am Arlberg ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Austria
Alpine mountain climate climate with a 7.3 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
47.13°N · 10.27°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit St. Anton am Arlberg?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 8.1/10). For hiking/summer: February (8.1/10, 5.0°C).
Can you ski in St. Anton am Arlberg in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.0/10. Cold temperatures (3°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in St. Anton am Arlberg in summer?
In February, temperatures average 5.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in St. Anton am Arlberg?
November is the wettest month with November has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in St. Anton am Arlberg in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in St. Anton am Arlberg (low), with about 8.7h of daylight. No protection needed.