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The weather in January in Poland
It's cold in January in Poland with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 0°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -5°C and 0°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Poland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 16°C in 2023, Poland reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -16°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -24°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 13 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Poland
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Poland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Poland | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 3°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 6°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 43 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 13 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 7 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Poland with really cold temps, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -2°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 3°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Poland is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in Poland is based on weather data from Kraków. Other places, like WarsawGdańsk, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Poland to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Poland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Poland
Temperature in January in Poland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Poland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Poland
Total precipitation in January in Poland over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Poland
Snowfall in January in Poland per year
Daily UV index in January in Poland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Poland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in Poland
The weather in January in Poland is rated 2 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Poland? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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An icy coldness took hold of me. Despite the icy landscape, the snow made everything beautiful. Ideal for winter lovers, less so for heat lovers.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Poland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Poland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.