Month guide · Innsbruck · Austria
Innsbruck in January
What January is really like in Innsbruck: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Innsbruck. Expect average highs of 3°C (37°F), lows of -6°C (21°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 8.9 hours of daylight. Cold and often snowy, peak ski season, and the city fills for the Four Hills Tournament at Bergisel in early January.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 3°C (37°F) / -6°C (21°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 8.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Innsbruck: days average 3°C (37°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about -6°C (21°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with December (3°C (37°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:56
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 16:50
- Daylight
- About 8.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Snowy, cold and busy, with several ski areas nearby, Christmas markets and the Bergisel ski jumping in early January.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Four Hills Tournament ski jumping at Bergisel (usually early January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Palace · Altstadt
Hofburg Innsbruck
Combine it with the Hofkirche and the Hofgarten, both a minute's walk away.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · Altstadt
Hofkirche
The Court Church holds the cenotaph of Emperor Maximilian I, surrounded by 28 larger-than-life bronze statues of his ancestors and heroes, among them King Arthur, cast in the 16th century.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Altstadt
Tyrolean Folk Art Museum
Head upstairs to the reconstructed panelled rooms from Gothic to Biedermeier periods.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Wilten
Tirol Panorama
On Bergisel, this museum displays a 1,000-square-metre circular painting of the 1809 Battle of Bergisel, in which Tyrolean militia under Andreas Hofer fought Bavarian and French troops.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 3°C, lows near -6°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Innsbruck?
It is one of the best months to visit Innsbruck. Cold and often snowy, peak ski season, and the city fills for the Four Hills Tournament at Bergisel in early January.
+How warm is Innsbruck in January?
Average highs are around 3°C (37°F) and lows around -6°C (21°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Innsbruck in January?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.