The weather in January in Lienz

It's cold in January in Lienz with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -1°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Lienz. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Lienz, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 17°C in 2023, Lienz reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 193 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. Of the total precipitation, about 289 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Lienz

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lienz. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Lienz New York
Average temperature 2°C 5°C
Max. temperature 4°C 11°C
Min. temperature -6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 193 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 21 days 12 days
Total snowfall 289 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 29 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Lienz with really cold temps, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights dipping to about -2°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 2°C, with nights around -4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lienz is around 2°C, while nighttime temps are about -3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Lienz, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Lienz

Temperature in January in Lienz over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Lienz, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Lienz

Total precipitation in January in Lienz over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Lienz

Snowfall in January in Lienz per year

Daily UV index in January in Lienz

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Lienz, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Lienz by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lienz. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.