Krakow (Cracow) in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Krakow in january 2026
The weather in Krakow (Cracow) in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 192.1cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Cloudy
34% of time
22%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Cloudy
36% of time
23%
18%
15%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Cloudy
28% of time
22%
19%
17%
Weather at 3am
27°F
32%
19%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Krakow in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Krakow in january.
The climate of Krakow (Cracow) in january is very bad
The climate in january in Krakow (Cracow) is wet (with 1.4in of precipitation over 2 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in december there is an average of 1.1in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city the month of january. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 34°F. The minimum is 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Krakow (Cracow) is 31°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Krakow (Cracow) in the month of january with a maximum record of 50°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 2°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 24 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 77% of time.
Day length in Krakow (Cracow) in january is 08:34. Sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset is at 16:07.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Krakow (Cracow) in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 50°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 2°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 192.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.73km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Krakow in january 2025:
34°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
31°F to 34°F
27°F to 31°F
22°F to 32°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 31°F
25°F to 29°F
13°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 34°F
23°F to 34°F
27°F to 36°F
29°F to 40°F
31°F to 40°F
32°F to 38°F
31°F to 38°F
31°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 43°F
36°F to 45°F
36°F to 45°F
41°F to 52°F
40°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Poland in january
Cities near Krakow (Cracow):
| Wieliczka in january | very bad weather |
| Ojcow National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Wisniowa in january | very bad weather |
| Dobra in january | very bad weather |
| Auschwitz in january | very bad weather |
| Zawiercie in january | very bad weather |
| Katowice in january | very bad weather |
| Bielsko-Biala in january | very bad weather |
| Nowy Sącz in january | very bad weather |
| Tarnów in january | very bad weather |
| Pieniny National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Zakopane in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Krakow (Cracow) in january:
Weather data for Krakow (Cracow) for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Krakow. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Krakow can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Krakow (Cracow).