Verdict: Tough month
Vienna Weather in January
January is properly cold in Vienna, with highs of only 5°C (41°F). Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Vienna outside January.
Average high
5°C / 41°F
Average low
-1°C / 30°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
42 mm
What to pack for Vienna in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Vienna: Jul (28°C / 82°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~13 rain days)
5°
-1°
Jan
9°
2°
Feb
12°
2°
Mar
15°
5°
Apr
20°
10°
May
25°
15°
Jun
28°
17°
Jul
27°
17°
Aug
22°
13°
Sep
16°
8°
Oct
9°
3°
Nov
5°
0°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)