January weather forecast
Kraków, Poland

The first month of the year in Kraków, Poland, comes with a spell of the cold, as temperatures plunge to a low of -4.9°C (23.2°F) and rise to a maximum of 1°C (33.8°F). January brings a distinctly frigid feel, with the constant need to bundle up and keep warm. More often than not, rain is sporadic but brief, paving the way for clear skies that offer stunning, misty views of the landscape. Navigating the weather in this month necessitates careful planning, as daylight lasts for just few hours, and the snow often leaves streets slick and icy.

Temperature

Kraków reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 1°C (33.8°F) at the peak and -4.9°C (23.2°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Kraków, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Kraków, in January, during 15 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kraków, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147 days and collects up to 670mm (26.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 15:48. On the last day of January, in Kraków, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 16:31 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 1.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Kraków. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.