January weather forecast
Poland

January is typically the coldest month of the year in Poland, and it is characterized by freezing temperatures and snowfall. During this month, the average temperature across the country hovers around -6°C (21.2°F), but in the mountainous regions, it can drop even lower. For instance, in Zakopane, a city located in the southern Tatra Mountains, the average temperature for January can fall to -9°C (15.8°F).

Compared to the slightly milder December and February, which flank it, January stands as the peak of the Polish winter. In the capital city, Warsaw, located in the east-central part of the country, the average temperature in January ranges from -2°C (28.4°F) to -5°C (23°F). Meanwhile, Gdansk, a city on the Baltic Sea, experiences a somewhat moderated climate due to the sea's influence, with average temperatures ranging from -1°C (30.2°F) to -3°C (26.6°F).

In January, the country also witnesses substantial snowfall, especially in the mountainous regions. It is not uncommon for the southern parts of Poland to receive several dozen centimeters of snow, making it an ideal destination for winter sports enthusiasts. On the other hand, the coastal areas receive less snowfall but can be subjected to harsh, icy winds from the Baltic Sea.

The daylight hours in January are the shortest of the year, with approximately 8 hours of daylight towards the end of the month, an increase from the 7 hours experienced in late December. This results in long, often frosty nights which can further intensify the cold temperatures.

Precipitation during January is relatively low, averaging from 20mm (0.79") to 30mm (1.18") across the country, and it mostly falls as snow. Overall, despite the severe cold, January in Poland has its own stark beauty, especially when the landscapes are blanketed in snow. It is a month of deep winter, with clear, crisp days and blue skies, offering a distinctive experience, particularly for those who enjoy wintry atmospheres.

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• Warsaw - January »
  Warsaw witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 0.4°C (32.7°F) and a low of -4.8°C (23.4°F). In Warsaw, Poland, in January, during 15 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kraków - January »
  January, marked by an average high-temperature of 1°C (33.8°F) and a low-temperature of -4.9°C (23.2°F), is the coldest month in Kraków, Poland. The months with the lowest UV index in Kraków are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Gdańsk - January »
  In Gdańsk in January, snow falls for 16.2 days, with typically accumulated 128mm (5.04") of snow. The months with the highest humidity in Gdańsk are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.
• Poznań - January »
  On the first day of January in Poznań sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 15:48. January stands out as Poznań's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F) and a low-temperature of -4.6°C (23.7°F).
• Szczecin - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Szczecin are January and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine. January is the month when Szczecin sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 1°C (33.8°F) and a low of -4°C (24.8°F).
• Katowice - January »
  In Katowice in January, snow falls for 16.7 days, with typically accumulated 179mm (7.05") of snow. In Katowice during January, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.
• Bialystok - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Bialystok is January, when snow falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Bialystok is January, when snow falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of snow.
• Lublin - January »
  January stands out as Lublin's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of -0.8°C (30.6°F) and a low-temperature of -4.3°C (24.3°F). In Lublin, in January, snow falls for 17.9 days, with typically accumulated 177mm (6.97") of snow.
• Torun - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Torun, Poland, are January, November and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine. January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Torun, Poland.
• Kielce - January »
  Kielce's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 0.2°C (32.4°F) and lows of -4.7°C (23.5°F). January has the most snowfall days of the year in Kielce, Poland.
• Rzeszow - January »
  January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Rzeszow with averages ranging from a high of 0°C (32°F) to a low of -4°C (24.8°F). The month with the least rainfall in Rzeszow is January, when 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically aggregated.
• Gdynia - January »
  In Gdynia during January, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. In Gdynia, Poland, in January, during 15 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated.