Oświęcim weather in January (Lesser Poland, Poland)

Curious about the climate in Oświęcim this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Oświęcim tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -4°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Oświęcim in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 42 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Oświęcim. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oświęcim, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kraków, Poland (41 KM, 25 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.

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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