Zakopane
January
Weather in Zakopane for January 2026
Your guide to Zakopane weather in January - trends and predictions
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The climate of Zakopane in January is quite snowy, averaging 13 snowy days.
According to Zakopane snow forecast for January 2026, 3 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, 28 January.Until now, January 2026 in Zakopane is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.6 °C.
The forecast for the coming days of January 2026 predicts a temperature of 2.1 °C , which is warmer than usual.
In general, the average temperature in Zakopane at the beginning of January is -0.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 0.9 °C by the end of January.
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Temperatures
17
Dry days
1
Rainy days
13
Snow days
3°/-9°
Temperatures
12 km/h
Avg max wind
88 %
Avg humidity
Zakopane Weather January
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Temperatures trend during January in Zakopane
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January weather in Zakopane day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 2° /-6° | 1.7 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Moderate snow | 1° /-6° | 1.4 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 3 Jan. |  Heavy snow | -1° /-9° | 3.6 mm | 2.8 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 4.2 mm | 3.4 cm | |
| 5 Jan. |  Light snow | -1° /-8° | 1.8 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Heavy snow | 1° /-4° | 5.2 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Heavy snow | -1° /-10° | 5.3 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Moderate snow | -5° /-13° | 2.2 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| 9 Jan. |  Sunny | -1° /-12° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Sunny | 0° /-13° | 2.7 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Heavy snow | -4° /-13° | 4.2 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 12 Jan. |  Light snow showers | -5° /-11° | 4.2 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 13 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | -1° /-10° | 3.2 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-10° | 1 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 0° /-6° | 2.9 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-9° | 2.3 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Moderate snow | 2° /-10° | 0.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Heavy snow | 4° /-4° | 4.1 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Light snow showers | 1° /-8° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 2° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 2° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Light snow | 2° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-6° | 1.3 mm | 1 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Heavy snow | 1° /-6° | 4.9 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Heavy snow | 3° /-3° | 7.2 mm | 5.9 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 2° /-3° | 5.3 mm | 3.7 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 2° /-3° | 5.9 mm | 4.9 cm | |
| 28 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | 1° /-5° | 4.1 mm | 2.9 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Moderate snow | 1° /-6° | 2.7 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-10° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-11° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Zakopane in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Zakopane forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Zakopane in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Zakopane during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Zakopane during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 184.5 mm is expected in Zakopane during January, occurring over more than 1 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Zakopane in January 2026?
Zakopane experiences an average snowfall of 131.3 cm during January, occurring over 13 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Zakopane during January?
The average wind speed in Zakopane during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Zakopane snow forecast January 2026
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On average, Zakopane sees 13 snowy days during January, with approximately 131.3 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in Zakopane
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Typically, Zakopane has 1 rainy days in January with a total of 184.5 mm of rainfall.
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