SeasonMapLinz weather in January
Austria
January in Linz: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Linz · #1194 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 45/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Linz climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 21 cm / 8.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Linz 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)
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Best months for Linz'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).
Toughest weatherLinz's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Linz — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Linz in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Linz?
- January in Linz: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Linz on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
- What is the weather like in Linz in January?
- In January, Linz averages a daily high of 4.1°C and a low of -1.3°C, with about 64.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Linz in January?
- Linz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
- Does it snow in Linz in January?
- Linz sees roughly 21 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — January
Within 300 km: Salzburg's Mozart Week around 20 Jan – 3 Feb, and Vienna's Ball season around 8 Jan – 20 Feb.