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Krakow in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Krakow in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 1 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
28/100 · #12
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#7
Sun
#11
Published best categories: none
Krakow · JanuaryPhoto: Igor123121 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 1 °C
- Average low
- -6 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 92 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 2 | -4 | 11 | 41 | 0.8 | 92 | 2.9 | 29 |
| January (selected) | 1 | -6 | 12 | 46 | 1.0 | 92 | 3.2 | 28 |
| February | 3 | -5 | 11 | 43 | 1.9 | 89 | 3.2 | 32 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (28/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +1 | +1.1 °C | +1.6 °C | -0.8 | -4.3 mm | -0.2 h | +0.3 % | -0.3 m/s |
| February | +4 | +2 °C | +1 °C | -0.8 | -2.6 mm | +0.9 h | -2.3 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Krakow in January?
The average daily high is around 1 °C, with an average daily low of about -6 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Krakow in January?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 46 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Krakow?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Krakow. January is not among them.