Verdict: Tough month
Salzburg Weather in January
January is properly cold in Salzburg, with highs of only 6°C (43°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 15 days, so build flexibility into plans. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Salzburg outside January.
Average high
6°C / 43°F
Average low
-3°C / 27°F
Rain days
~15
Precipitation
92 mm
What to pack for Salzburg in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 15 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Salzburg: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: May (~19 rain days)
6°
-3°
Jan
10°
0°
Feb
12°
1°
Mar
14°
3°
Apr
18°
8°
May
24°
13°
Jun
25°
15°
Jul
24°
15°
Aug
21°
11°
Sep
17°
7°
Oct
10°
2°
Nov
6°
-1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)