SeasonMapIschgl weather in January
Austria
January in Ischgl: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Ischgl · #94 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ischgl in January
Notes from nearby Davos (42 km away)
Ischgl doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Davos, close enough to share the season.
A local ski school's guide is candid that Davos-Klosters weather varies a lot month to month and even week to week, worth checking the forecast close to a trip rather than trusting the calendar alone. Their broader advice for planning a first visit: decide whether you're a beginner or advanced skier before booking, since it changes which part of the resort actually suits the trip.
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Ischgl climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 1°C / 33°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 113.9 cm / 44.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ischgl in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Austria, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ischgl's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherIschgl's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ischgl in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
26 Nov – 2 May · usuallyOne of the longest seasons in Austria without a glacier, from late November to the start of May, on north-facing snow above 2,000 metres and a lot of snowmaking below it.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 114 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ischgl — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ischgl?
Ischgl in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ischgl?
- January in Ischgl: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Ischgl on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Ischgl in January?
- In January, Ischgl averages a daily high of 0.7°C and a low of -8.1°C, with about 122.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ischgl in January?
- Ischgl has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
- Does it snow in Ischgl in January?
- Ischgl sees roughly 113.9 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Ischgl
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — January
Within 300 km: St. Moritz's Snow Polo World Cup around 18–30 Jan, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen's New Year ski jumping on 30 Dec – 2 Jan.