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Schwechat Weather in January

Schwechat in January

The short of it: Schwechat in January averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 31 mm · daylight 8 h 46 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Schwechat an average January high of 4°, a low of -2° and some 31 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Schwechat: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -2°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 46 min in mid-January, 24 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Schwechat runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Simmering, 6 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Schwechat, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 46 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SimmeringVienna6 km NNW4°-2°31 mm
FavoritenVienna7 km WNW4°-2°31 mm
AspernVienna9 km N4°-2°31 mm
LandstraßeVienna10 km NW4°-2°32 mm
EsslingVienna10 km NNE3°-2°32 mm
MargaretenVienna10 km NW4°-2°32 mm
MeidlingVienna11 km WNW4°-2°31 mm
ViennaVienna11 km NW4°-2°32 mm

The Almanac · Schwechat Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Schwechat: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -2°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Schwechat by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°31 mm12 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦✦
February6°-1°28 mm13 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
March11°2°38 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°38 mm13 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°10°69 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°70 mm11 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July27°16°76 mm11 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August27°16°64 mm9 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September21°12°64 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October15°7°46 mm10 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November9°3°42 mm12 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦✦
December4°-1°34 mm11 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schwechat in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schwechat in January?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Schwechat: highs scarcely reach 4°, nights fall to -2°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Schwechat?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Schwechat in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 22 min in December to 16 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Schwechat in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Schwechat in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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