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Weather in January in Lesser Poland

Planning a journey to Lesser Poland this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Lesser Poland in January?

Lesser Poland is a region in Poland. January in Lesser Poland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Kościelisko at -0°C to cold in Rzezawa at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Rzezawa and -8°C in Kościelisko. 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.

For specific regional insights in Lesser Poland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Muszyna with an average of 46 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Zawoja with 70 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Kraków usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Lesser Poland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Lesser Poland climate page.

Where to go in Lesser Poland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lesser Poland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Poland, check out our Lesser Poland's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Lesser Poland?

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.

Kraków
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
1,400 hours 
871 mm 
173 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
42 hours 
53 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
56 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Kraków

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.

Zakopane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
1°C 
1,569 hours 
1126 mm 
197 days 
unpleasant 
January January
-0°C 
-8°C 
71 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
82 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Zakopane

Kościelisko

In January Kościelisko 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.

Kościelisko
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
2°C 
1,569 hours 
1115 mm 
197 days 
unpleasant 
January January
-0°C 
-8°C 
71 hours 
62 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
82 hours 
69 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Kościelisko

Krynica Zdrój

In January Krynica Zdrój generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Krynica Zdrój
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
1,956 hours 
935 mm 
171 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-6°C 
61 hours 
49 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-5°C 
79 hours 
58 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Krynica Zdrój

Białka Tatrzanska

In January Białka Tatrzanska generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Białka Tatrzanska
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
2°C 
1,569 hours 
1122 mm 
183 days 
unpleasant 
January January
1°C 
-7°C 
71 hours 
58 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-6°C 
82 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Białka Tatrzanska

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lesser Poland, in Poland.

Is January the best time to visit Lesser Poland?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lesser Poland due to the typically poor weather in Kraków.

On average, the best time to visit Lesser Poland is in May, June, August and September with generally perfect weather in Kraków. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Lesser Poland.

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