Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Hallstatt in January
This is the coldest month in Hallstatt: highs average 38°F (4°C) and lows 25°F (-4°C), with about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 40/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What January feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 38°F (4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 3.2 in (82 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 39 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September & October.
- Comfort holds steady from December (41 → 40/100).
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January is part of it.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.2 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Hallstatt in January
With highs near 38°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Evangelical Church
The 1860s Protestant church whose slender spire on the lakeshore is the village's best-known silhouette.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Beinhaus
The charnel house in St. Michael's Chapel beside the Catholic church, holding over 600 painted skulls.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Gasthof Zauner
Family-run inn on the Marktplatz known for grilled lake char and Austrian classics.
Welterbeblick Skywalk
A viewing platform jutting out 350 m above the village, reached by the Salzbergbahn funicular.
Nearby in January
- Salzburg in January~33 mi · highs 37°F, 3.6 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lake Bled in January~85 mi · highs 37°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in January~100 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Munich in January~104 mi · highs 36°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,308 m to Hallstatt's ~515 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hallstatt in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 40/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 38°F (4°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Hallstatt in January?
Average highs are 38°F (4°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Hallstatt in January?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 52.8 in (1341 mm).
What should I pack for Hallstatt in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.2 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Hallstatt
Routes in season in January
- Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna Late Nov – early Jan
Planning Hallstatt in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.