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Weather in Franz Josef for January 2026

Your guide to Franz Josef weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Franz Josef during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Franz Josef snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Franz Josef is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.3 °C.

  • The forecast for the coming days of January 2026 predicts a temperature of 13.5 °C , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Franz Josef at the beginning of January is 8.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 12.6 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Franz Josef in January is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 144.1 mm of precipitation.

Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
14
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
11 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Franz Josef Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
8°
2
Overcast
9°
3
Moderate or heavy snow showers
6°
4
Cloudy
8°
5
Sunny
8°
6
Sunny
10°
7
Overcast
11°
8
Patchy rain possible
9°
9
Overcast
10°
10
Moderate or heavy rain shower
9°
11
Patchy rain possible
9°
12
Sunny
8°
13
Cloudy
9°
14
Cloudy
9°
15
Overcast
7°
16
Overcast
10°
17
Patchy rain possible
15°
18
Sunny
9°
19
Sunny
17°
20
Sunny
11°
21
Sunny
12°
22
Sunny
17°
23
Sunny
16°
24
Sunny
15°
25
Sunny
11°
26
Sunny
12°
27
Patchy rain possible
12°
28
Patchy rain possible
15°
29
Patchy rain possible
15°
30
Sunny
12°
31
Patchy rain possible
11°

Temperatures trend during January in Franz Josef

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January weather in Franz Josef day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /1° 8.3 mm 0.5 cm
2 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /3° 6.2 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 6° /3° 19.1 mm 5.5 cm
4 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /2° 0.6 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 11° /2° 1.2 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 7.5 mm 0 cm
9 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /3° 7.6 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /4° 14.8 mm 0 cm
11 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 72 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /2° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
15 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /3° 22.9 mm 2.3 cm
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
17 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 0.4 mm 0 cm
18 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
21 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 17° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
23 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 16° /10° 0 mm 0 cm
24 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 15° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
25 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
26 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
27 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /10° 0 mm 0 cm
28 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /6° 0.8 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /12° 0.3 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 12° /5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Franz Josef in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Franz Josef forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Franz Josef in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Franz Josef during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Franz Josef during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 144.1 mm is expected in Franz Josef during January, occurring over more than 14 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Franz Josef in January 2026?

Franz Josef typically sees 11 cm of snowfall during January.

What are the typical wind conditions in Franz Josef during January?

The average wind speed in Franz Josef during January is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Franz Josef snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Franz Josef’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Franz Josef sees 1 snowy days during January, with approximately 11 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Franz Josef

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Franz Josefs January weather 💧
Typically, Franz Josef has 14 rainy days in January with a total of 144.1 mm of rainfall.

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