Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Salzburg in January
This is the coldest month in Salzburg: highs average 37°F (3°C) and lows 25°F (-4°C), with about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 38/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.6 in (92 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 38/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 37°F (3°C).
Average lows of 25°F (-4°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 37 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.
- Comfort holds steady from December (40 → 38/100).
- 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 3.6 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Salzburg in January
With highs near 37°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Augustiner Bräu Mülln
Monastery brewery with vaulted beer halls; fill a stone mug from the barrel and buy food at the stalls in the hall.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 37°F.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
Restaurant in the rock walls of St. Peter's Abbey, in business for more than a thousand years; hosts Mozart dinner concerts.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Café Tomaselli
Coffee house on the Alter Markt since the early 1700s; waitresses bring cakes round the room on trays.
Why now A cozy break on a 37°F day.
Salzburg Cathedral
Early baroque cathedral where Mozart was baptized; its facade forms the backdrop of the market.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt
The market fills the Domplatz and Residenzplatz, with stalls of carved ornaments, Lebkuchen and hot punch.
Nearby in January
- Hallstatt in January~33 mi · highs 38°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Munich in January~72 mi · highs 36°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in January~97 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
- Val Gardena in January~106 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Salzburg in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Salzburg?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 38/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Salzburg in January?
Average highs are 37°F (3°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 Salzburg in January?
Some: about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 49.8 in (1264 mm).
What should I pack for Salzburg 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 3.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Salzburg
Routes in season in January
- Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna Late Nov – early Jan
Planning Salzburg in January?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.