January · Poland
Best time to visit Gdynia in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gdynia in January
Average temperature 1°C, 70 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Gdynia scores 1.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gdynia grew as Poland's modern port, with modernist architecture, a long beach and the Błyskawica destroyer.
January in Gdynia — off-season conditions
At 1°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 1.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 6.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Gdynia — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gdynia in January?
- In January, Gdynia averages 1°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Gdynia?
- January earns a 1.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gdynia in January?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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