Kraków weather in January (Lesser Poland, Poland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Kraków in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Kraków tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -4°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Kraków in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 42 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kraków. May, June, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kraków climate page with graphs.

 

Kraków, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 42 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Poland in January

Find out more about the weather in Poland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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