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 high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 149 mm / 5.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 89.8 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.