Katowice weather in January (Silesia, Poland)

Is Katowice a good destination in January, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Katowice tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 2°C. At night, they generally drop to -4°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Katowice in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience 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 Katowice. May, June, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Katowice, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kraków, Poland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

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.

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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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