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Alps - Austria weather in January 2026

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Alps - Austria weather in January 2026

 

Day

1 °C

 

Night

-7 °C

 

Precipitation

64 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

11 days

in month

 

Daylight

9 hours

average

 

Sunshine

3 hours

average

 

Humidity

75 %

 

Day

1 °C

 

Night

-7 °C

 

Precipitation

64 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

11 days

in month

 

Daylight

9 hours

average

 

Sunshine

3 hours

average

 

Humidity

75 %

Overview: Alps - Austria
In Alps in January, the average air temperature ranges from 1 °C (34 °F) during the day to -7 °C (19 °F) at night. There are 11 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 64 mm (2.53 in).

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Weather overview

In Alps in January, the average air temperature ranges from 1 °C (34 °F) during the day to -7 °C (19 °F) at night. There are 11 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 64 mm (2.53 in).

Are there good conditions to visit in January in Alps?

In January there are not good conditions to visit Alps. Since Alps is a region with winter sports possibilities, then January can be suitable to visit for this purpose. A relatively low temperature of 1 °C (34 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -7 °C (19 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

What is the temperature in Alps during the day in January?

In January in Alps, the average daily temperatures will be 1 °C (34 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

How many rainy days can I expect in January in Alps?

There are 11 days, which are rainy in Alps in January, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.7 days of the week, or in general - 38 % days.

Can I expect a freeze in Alps in January?

It is possible that it will be freezing in January in Alps, night temperatures will be -7 °C (19 °F) on average.

How heavy is the precipitation in January in Alps?

In Alps in January, there is 64 mm (2.53 in) rainfall, which means on average 2 mm (0.08 in) rainfall per day.

How many sunny hours can I expect in Alps in January?

There is an average length of sunshine of 3 hours per day in Alps in January.

Is January part of the wet season in Alps?

No, there is no wet season in Alps in January - you can expect 11 days of rain during the month.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Alps in January?

The length of daylight in Alps in January is 9 hours.

How humid is Alps in January?

Humidity in Alps in January is 75 %.

How windy is it in Alps in January?

An average wind scale that can be expected in Alps in January is 2. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.

Is Alps rainier in January than in December?

No, January in Alps is not a rainier month than December.

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