Vienna · WinterMonth summary
Vienna weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 4°C
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vienna in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Vienna. July (8.5/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Vienna in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Vienna Opera Ball (late Jan-Feb) — the world's most prestigious ball Winter in Vienna is cool (4°C during the day). Days are short (4.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 30% | 1.2 | 4.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 29% | 1.2 | 7.1h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 22% | 1.1 | 9.3h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 16°C | 31% | 1.7 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 20°C | 42% | 2.5 | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.3 | 13.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 27°C | 34% | 2.2 | 13.2h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 27°C | 30% | 1.9 | 12.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 22°C | 31% | 3.0 | 10.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 16°C | 31% | 1.6 | 8.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 29% | 1.6 | 5.1h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 0°C | 5°C | 33% | 1.5 | 4.1h | 3.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Vienna averages 4°C, 30% rainy days and 4.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +23°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +8.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vienna in January
Is January a good time to visit Vienna?
January is not recommended for Vienna (score 4.0/10). With 30% rainy days and 4.8h of sunshine, consider July (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Vienna in January?
It's cool with 4°C daytime and -2°C at night. 4.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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