Monthly climate guide
Kraków weather in January
With highs near 1°C (34°F) and lows around -5°C (22°F), January feels freezing in Kraków. Rainfall averages about 42 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 84%.
- Dress warmly for Wieliczka Salt Mine (day trip): short, cold days are the norm.
- January brings mid-winter to Kraków.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -5°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
January is typically Kraków's coolest month.
Avg high
1°C
34°F
Avg low
-5°C
22°F
Rainfall
42 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
91%
relative
Sky
84%
cloud · often cloudy
Kraków weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | -5°C / 22°F | 42 mm | 91% | 84% |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | -4°C / 24°F | 42 mm | 89% | 80% |
| March | 8°C / 47°F | -1°C / 30°F | 40 mm | 82% | 66% |
| April | 15°C / 58°F | 4°C / 38°F | 53 mm | 77% | 63% |
| May | 19°C / 65°F | 8°C / 47°F | 101 mm | 76% | 67% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 55°F | 85 mm | 73% | 67% |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 58°F | 97 mm | 68% | 64% |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 58°F | 69 mm | 65% | 58% |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 72 mm | 71% | 64% |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 5°C / 41°F | 67 mm | 81% | 69% |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 1°C / 34°F | 39 mm | 89% | 76% |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | -3°C / 27°F | 37 mm | 91% | 80% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Kraków?
Our Kraków guide recommends: May to June or September, for comfortable sightseeing weather without the peak summer crowds.
Listen for the hejnał — a trumpet call played every hour from St Mary's tower that stops abruptly mid-melody.
Best time to visit Kraków →Other Poland cities in January
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Kraków in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Kraków?
January is cool in Kraków, with highs around 1°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Kraków in January?
Average highs are about 1°C (34°F) and average lows about -5°C (22°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kraków in January?
Kraków typically gets around 42 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Kraków?
May to June or September, for comfortable sightseeing weather without the peak summer crowds.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kraków (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.