Salzburg weather in January

January in Salzburg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Salzburg · #524 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 43/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Salzburg climate normals — January

Daytime high4°C / 39°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-3°C / 26°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall149 mm / 5.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point-1°C / 30°F
Sunshine4.8 h/day
Daylight8.9 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall89.8 cm / 35.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Salzburg in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Salzburg?
January in Salzburg: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Salzburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (43/100).
What is the weather like in Salzburg in January?
In January, Salzburg averages a daily high of 3.8°C and a low of -3.3°C, with about 148.6 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Salzburg in January?
Salzburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.
Does it snow in Salzburg in January?
Salzburg sees roughly 89.8 cm of snowfall in January.

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