Krakow Weather in January
Poland · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high1°C (33°F)
Avg low-5°C (22°F)
Rainfall51 mm (2.0 in)
RatingPoor 1.3/10
Krakow in January sees daytime temperatures around 1°C (33°F), dropping to about -5°C (22°F) at night. January is winter in Poland. The month is fairly dry, with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 8.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Krakow?
January is not the best time to visit Krakow (1.3/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in August and September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 1°C (33°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -5°C (22°F) |
| Daily mean | -2°C (28°F) |
| Rainfall | 51 mm (2.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 92% |
| Cloud cover | 84% |
| Daylight | 8.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.5 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Krakow in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Krakow weather in other months
Jan1°C / -5°C51 mmPoorFeb3°C / -4°C44 mmPoorMar8°C / -1°C45 mmFairApr14°C / 4°C53 mmGoodMay19°C / 8°C97 mmGoodJun23°C / 13°C92 mmGoodJul25°C / 15°C100 mmGoodAug25°C / 14°C86 mmExcellentSep21°C / 10°C80 mmExcellentOct15°C / 5°C55 mmGoodNov8°C / 1°C47 mmFairDec2°C / -3°C44 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit KrakowFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Warsaw0°C · 50 mm
- Pest3°C · 39 mm
- Budapest3°C · 40 mm
- Bratislava3°C · 41 mm
- Vienna3°C · 44 mm
- Prague2°C · 43 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.