Greater Poland Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greater Poland, Poland in January.

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Poznań Kalisz Ostrów Wielkopolski Leszno

Are you planning a trip a to Greater Poland, Poland in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Greater Poland in January

Greater Poland, Poland is a region in Poland. January in Greater Poland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Poznań. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Greater Poland, Poland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ślesin with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Trzcianka with 53 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Poznań sees roughly 53 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Greater Poland by month

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Best Places to Visit in Greater Poland in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greater Poland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Greater Poland

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Greater Poland, Poland?

Temperature range in Greater Poland (January)

Precipitation variation in Greater Poland (January)

Poznań

In January Poznań generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
53 hours
73 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
50 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Poznań →

Kalisz

In January Kalisz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kalisz →

Ostrów Wielkopolski

In January Ostrów Wielkopolski generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ostrów Wielkopolski →

Leszno

In January Leszno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
53 hours
73 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Leszno →

Września

In January Września generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
53 hours
73 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Września →

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In our records: Poland January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Poland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Poland dropped to -31°C (-24°F) in Toruń on January 23, 2006.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Poland was -22°C (-8°F) in Wisła on January 12, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Greater Poland in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Poznań 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Kalisz 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Ostrów Wielkopolski 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Leszno 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Września 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Przeźmierowo 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Greater Poland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greater Poland, Poland in January?

Expect poor weather across Greater Poland, Poland in January. The popular destination of Poznań averages 3°C (37°F) by day and -3°C (27°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Greater Poland, Poland in January?

In Poznań, the average daytime high in January is 3°C (37°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -3°C (27°F).

Does Greater Poland, Poland get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Greater Poland, Poland. Poznań averages only about 50 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Greater Poland, Poland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Greater Poland, Poland with often poor weather in Poznań.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Poznań. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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