January · Poland
Best time to visit Krakow in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Krakow in January
Average temperature 0°C, 70 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Krakow scores 3.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Late spring to early fall brings mild, sunny days ideal for Kraków’s medieval core and Vistula strolls.
January in Krakow — off-season conditions
January averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 70 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Krakow in January?
- In January, Krakow averages 0°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Krakow?
- January earns a 3.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Krakow in January?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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