Vienna weather in January

January in Vienna: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Vienna · #489 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 49/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Vienna climate normals — January

Daytime high5°C / 40°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 30°F
Feels like (high)0°C / 32°F
Rainfall40 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point0°C / 31°F
Sunshine4.6 h/day
Daylight8.9 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall10.6 cm / 4.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

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

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Vienna in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Vienna?
January in Vienna: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Vienna on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
What is the weather like in Vienna in January?
In January, Vienna averages a daily high of 4.5°C and a low of -1.1°C, with about 39.9 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Vienna in January?
Vienna has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
Does it snow in Vienna in January?
Vienna sees roughly 10.6 cm of snowfall in January.

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