Gdańsk weather in January (Pomerania, Poland)

Is January a good time to explore Gdańsk weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Gdańsk usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 3°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Gdańsk in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 40 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 Gdańsk. June, July and August 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 Gdańsk climate page with graphs.

 

Gdańsk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Water Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 40 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. With a water temperature of around 3°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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