Vienna weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Vienna: highs of 2°C (35°F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average -5°C (23°F) and cloud cover 78% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 4°C (39°F) and 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Vienna, the largest city in Vienna. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Vienna?
least pleasant month Weather score 37/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Vienna. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 42 mm (1.7 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Vienna in January?
Days average 2°C (35°F) and nights -5°C (23°F).
Vienna weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (39°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 38 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| March | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| April | 15°C (60°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 41 mm | 58% | best |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 85 mm | 64% | best |
| June | 24°C (76°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 91 mm | 63% | best |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm | 59% | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 86 mm | 54% | best |
| September | 20°C (69°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 79 mm | 60% | best |
| October | 15°C (58°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm | 66% | fair |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 45 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| December | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 42 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Vienna in January
Weather can differ a lot within Vienna: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Favoriten | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Donaustadt | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Floridsdorf | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Ottakring | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Simmering | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Landstraße | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Penzing | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Meidling | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Brigittenau | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Fünfhaus | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Döbling | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |