January · Poland
Best time to visit Białystok in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Białystok in January
Average temperature -2°C, 68 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Białystok scores 3.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Białystok's baroque Branicki palace and garden give eastern Poland a Versailles of its own.
January in Białystok — off-season conditions
At -2°C (29°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
68 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.8 hours of daylight.
That is 3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Białystok — 6.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Białystok in January?
- In January, Białystok averages -2°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Białystok?
- January earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Białystok in January?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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