Poland weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Poland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Poland in January?
January in Poland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Kościelisko at -0°C to cold in Świnoujście at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -0°C in Świnoujście and -8°C in Kościelisko. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Poland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Pińczów with an average of 43 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Szklarska Poręba with 91 mm. The city Kraków usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Poland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Poland's yearly weather, check out our Poland climate page.
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Average weather in Kraków
In January Kraków generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gdańsk
In January Gdańsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Warsaw
In January Warsaw generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zakopane
In January Zakopane generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sopot
In January Sopot generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Poland?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Poland due to the typically poor weather in Kraków.
On average, the best time to visit Poland is in May, June, August and September with generally perfect weather in Kraków. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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