Silesia Weather in January

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

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Wisła Szczyrk Ustroń Katowice

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

What to Expect in Silesia in January

Silesia, Poland is a region in Poland. January in Silesia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Ujsoły at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Kuźnia Raciborska at 3°C (37°F). At night it cools down to -3°C (27°F) in Kuźnia Raciborska and -6°C (21°F) in Ujsoły. 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 Silesia, Poland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Racibórz with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Rajcza with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Wisła receives about 47 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Silesia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Silesia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Wisła)

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September19°C (66°F) October13°C (55°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Silesia in January

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

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 Silesia

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

Temperature range in Silesia (January)

Precipitation variation in Silesia (January)

Wisła

In January Wisła generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
47 hours
64 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wisła →

Szczyrk

In January Szczyrk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
47 hours
64 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Szczyrk →

Ustroń

In January Ustroń generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
47 hours
64 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ustroń →

Katowice

In January Katowice generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°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)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
42 hours
56 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Katowice →

Bielsko-Biala

In January Bielsko-Biala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
47 hours
64 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bielsko-Biala →

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

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 Silesia in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wisła 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Szczyrk 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Ustroń 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Katowice 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Bielsko-Biala 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Częstochowa 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Silesia weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Silesia, Poland in January. The popular destination of Wisła averages 2°C (36°F) by day and -5°C (23°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Wisła, the average daytime high in January is 2°C (36°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

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

Not particularly. Wisła averages just 74 mm (2.9 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Silesia, Poland.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Silesia, Poland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Wisła. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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