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Weather in January in Lower Silesia

Planning a getaway to Lower Silesia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Lower Silesia in January?

Lower Silesia is a region in Poland. January in Lower Silesia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Karpacz at 0°C to cold in Legnica at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Legnica and -6°C in Karpacz. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Niemcza with an average of 48 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Szklarska Poręba with 91 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Wroclaw usually sees around 57 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Lower Silesia for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lower Silesia climate page.

Where to go in Lower Silesia in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lower Silesia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Lower Silesia?

Wroclaw

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

Wroclaw
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
5°C 
-1°C 
51 hours 
48 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
57 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
81 hours 
47 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Wroclaw

Karpacz

In January Karpacz generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Karpacz
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
1°C 
-5°C 
66 hours 
74 mm 
17 days 
poor 
0°C 
-6°C 
70 hours 
79 mm 
15 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
88 hours 
71 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Karpacz

Szklarska Poręba

In January Szklarska Poręba generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Szklarska Poręba
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
2°C 
-4°C 
66 hours 
84 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
70 hours 
91 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
88 hours 
81 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Szklarska Poręba

Polanica-Zdrój

In January Polanica-Zdrój generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Polanica-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
2°C 
-3°C 
46 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
55 hours 
61 mm 
14 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
80 hours 
57 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Polanica-Zdrój

Stronie Śląskie

In January Stronie Śląskie generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stronie Śląskie
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
2°C 
-4°C 
46 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
55 hours 
68 mm 
14 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
80 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Stronie Śląskie

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

Is January the best time to visit Lower Silesia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Wroclaw, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lower Silesia.

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

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