Weather in Salzburg for January 2026
In general, the average temperature in Salzburg at the beginning of January is 6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4.7 °C by the end of January.
Salzburg in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 445.3 mm.
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Salzburg Weather January
What’s the Weather Like in Salzburg This January?
Temperatures trend during January in Salzburg
January weather in Salzburg day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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1 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
2 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /0° | 0.6 mm | 0.3 cm | |
3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-1° | 2.1 mm | 0.9 cm | |
4 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /-1° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
5 Jan. | Sunny | 5° /-1° | 5.8 mm | 0.3 cm | |
6 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 5° /0° | 4.4 mm | 0.9 cm | |
7 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-3° | 3.8 mm | 2 cm | |
8 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-4° | 0.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
9 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 3° /-4° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
10 Jan. | Cloudy | 1° /-4° | 2.9 mm | 1.1 cm | |
11 Jan. | Sunny | 2° /-6° | 0.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
12 Jan. | Sunny | 2° /-6° | 1.4 mm | 0.8 cm | |
13 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 3° /-5° | 1.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
14 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 3° /-5° | 1.8 mm | 1.1 cm | |
15 Jan. | Cloudy | 3° /-4° | 5 mm | 2.9 cm | |
16 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-5° | 0.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
17 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /-5° | 2.5 mm | 0.8 cm | |
18 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 3° /-3° | 4.2 mm | 1.7 cm | |
19 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 3° /-5° | 1.5 mm | 0.7 cm | |
20 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-4° | 1.7 mm | 0.2 cm | |
21 Jan. | Cloudy | 3° /-4° | 2.3 mm | 0.3 cm | |
22 Jan. | Overcast | 4° /-3° | 3.9 mm | 1.5 cm | |
23 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-2° | 3.3 mm | 0.4 cm | |
24 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /-3° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
25 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-2° | 7.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
26 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 4° /-3° | 6.4 mm | 1.5 cm | |
27 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 5° /-2° | 2.2 mm | 0.6 cm | |
28 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 4° /-2° | 8.5 mm | 1.3 cm | |
29 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 6° /-2° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-2° | 2.4 mm | 0.7 cm | |
31 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-1° | 3 mm | 0.8 cm | |
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Salzburg weather in January vs December vs February
December | January | February | |
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Weather | Patchy rain possible | Overcast | Sunny |
Temperatures | 8°/-6° | 8°/-6° | 12°/-4° |
Rainfall | 580 mm | 445 mm | 337 mm |
Snowfall | 109 cm | 107 cm | 49 cm |
Wind | 8.9 km/h | 10.1 km/h | 10.4 km/h |
Humidity | 84% | 83% | 78% |
Rainy days | 19 days | 17 days | 10 days |
Snow days | 1 days | 0 days | 0 days |
Dry days | 11 days | 14 days | 19 days |
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Salzburg in January - FAQ
What to pack to Salzburg in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Salzburg in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Salzburg, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
Salzburg snow forecast January 2026
January rainfall patterns in Salzburg
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