January · Poland
Best time to visit Warsaw in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Warsaw in January
Average temperature 1°C, 63 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Warsaw scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rebuilt Old Town squares, the Royal Route, and Vistula boulevards trace Warsaw's postwar reconstruction.
January in Warsaw — the hardest end of the year
January averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 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 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Warsaw in January?
- In January, Warsaw averages 1°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Warsaw?
- January earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Warsaw in January?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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