Month guide · Hallstatt · Austria
Hallstatt in January
What January is really like in Hallstatt: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 2°C (36°F), lows of -5°C (23°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 8.8 hours of daylight. Cold and often snowy, with the village in shadow for much of the day; atmospheric and relatively quiet, though some attractions close.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 2°C (36°F) / -5°C (23°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Hallstatt: days average 2°C (36°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about -5°C (23°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with December (3°C (37°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:48
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 16:40
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
Winter (December–February). Snowy and quiet, with Advent events and nearby skiing, but short, shaded days and some attractions closed.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Hallstatt, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Lahn
Salzwelten Hallstatt salt mine
Take the first funicular of the day to beat tour groups and leave time for the Skywalk and the prehistoric burial ground on the way.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
- Active
Religious site · Hallstatt Markt
Beinhaus (Charnel House)
In the small St.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Museum · Hallstatt Markt
Museum Hallstatt
Visit before the salt mine to make sense of the archaeology you will see on the mountain.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Viewpoint · Lahn
Skywalk 'Welterbeblick'
Next to the funicular's upper station, a steel platform juts out over the cliff about 350 metres above the village, with views straight down onto the roofs of Hallstatt, the lake and the mountains opposite.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 2°C, lows near -5°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Hallstatt?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Hallstatt in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and often snowy, with the village in shadow for much of the day; atmospheric and relatively quiet, though some attractions close.
+How warm is Hallstatt in January?
Average highs are around 2°C (36°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hallstatt in January?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.