Weather in Poland for January 2026
Snowfall in Poland during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
According to Poland snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Friday, 30 January.Until now, January 2026 in Poland is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging -1 °C, this is -3.3 °C below the typical seasonal average.
The forecast for the coming days of January 2026 predicts a temperature of 2.2 °C , which is warmer than usual.
In general, the average temperature in Poland at the beginning of January is 4.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 1 °C by the end of January.
Poland experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 303.1 mm.
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Poland Weather January
What’s the Weather Like in Poland This January?
Temperatures trend during January in Poland
January weather in Poland day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 8° /1° | 1.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. |  Overcast | 5° /1° | 1.7 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /0° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 5° /-1° | 4.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-2° | 3.3 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Overcast | 2° /-2° | 3.4 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 1° /-5° | 1.3 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 1° /-5° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Overcast | 1° /-4° | 2.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 11 Jan. |  Cloudy | 1° /-5° | 1.3 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Overcast | 1° /-4° | 1.4 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Overcast | 2° /-4° | 2.9 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Overcast | 2° /-3° | 1.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Overcast | 2° /-2° | 2.4 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 16 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | 1° /-4° | 1.1 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-7° | 1.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 0° /-5° | 2.8 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 1° /-5° | 2.4 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 2° /-4° | 2 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 1° /-4° | 2 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 2° /-5° | 1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 2° /-3° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-3° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 2° /-2° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 1.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Overcast | 4° /-2° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. |  Mist | 2° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 1° /-1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. |  Light snow | 0° /-4° | 0.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Light snow | -5° /-9° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
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Guide for Poland in January
In January, Poland experiences cold and wintry weather, with temperatures typically ranging from 0° to -5° at the beginning of the month and dropping further towards the end. The country is often blanketed in snow during this time, especially in the northern and mountainous regions.
The Baltic coast may also experience strong winds and occasional storms, making it quite chilly.
In the southern parts of Poland, including cities like Krakow and Zakopane, temperatures can plummet even lower, often reaching as low as -10° or below towards the end of January. This makes it an ideal time for winter sports enthusiasts to visit the Tatra Mountains for skiing and snowboarding.
Overall, January in Poland is characterized by cold, snowy, and often overcast conditions, with limited daylight hours. Travelers should be prepared for sub-zero temperatures and dress accordingly with warm layers, hats, gloves, and sturdy footwear.
It's also advisable to check weather forecasts and road conditions, especially if planning to travel between cities or to rural areas.
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