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 high | 5°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 40 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.6 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.