Vienna vs Salzburg

Vienna and Salzburg are closely matched in January. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Vienna is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Salzburg is cooler at 3°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in January. Salzburg receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Vienna reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -3°C (27°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Salzburg averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -5°C (23°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Vienna receives approximately 35 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Salzburg sees 113 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 6 rain days and 78 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.