Salzburg vs Vienna

Salzburg and Vienna 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.

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

Salzburg reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -5°C (23°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Vienna averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -3°C (27°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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.

Salzburg receives approximately 113 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Vienna sees 35 mm over 8 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%.