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Kaprun Weather in January

Kaprun in January

The short of it: Kaprun in January averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -7° · rain 64 mm · daylight 8 h 52 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

January in Kaprun brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -7°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Kaprun: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -7°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 52 min in mid-January, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Kaprun runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Zell am See, 6 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Kaprun, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 52 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Zell am SeeSalzburg6 km NNE2°-7°67 mm
Saalfelden am Steinernen MeerSalzburg18 km NNE2°-7°78 mm
KitzbühelTyrol34 km NW2°-6°69 mm
Sankt Johann in TirolTyrol38 km NW2°-6°78 mm
BischofshofenSalzburg38 km ENE2°-7°80 mm
Kirchberg in TirolTyrol39 km WNW2°-6°67 mm
Schönau am KönigsseeBavaria40 km NNE3°-5°92 mm
BischofswiesenBavaria43 km NNE3°-5°92 mm

The Almanac · Kaprun Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Kaprun: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -7°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kaprun by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-7°64 mm6 km/h8 h 52 min✦
February3°-6°57 mm6 km/h10 h 12 min✦
March8°-2°70 mm7 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April14°2°62 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May18°7°119 mm8 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
June21°10°150 mm8 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
July22°12°160 mm8 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
August22°11°141 mm7 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September17°8°106 mm7 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October13°4°90 mm7 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November7°-1°76 mm6 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December2°-6°75 mm6 km/h8 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kaprun in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kaprun in January?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Kaprun: highs scarcely reach 1°, nights fall to -7°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Kaprun?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Kaprun in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 29 min in December to 15 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Kaprun in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Kaprun in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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