Warsaw weather in January (Masovia, Poland)

How does the weather in Warsaw usually fare in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Warsaw includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -4°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Warsaw in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 40 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Warsaw. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Warsaw, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 40 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Warsaw.

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