Poznań · WinterMonth summary
Poznań weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 3°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Poznań in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Poznań in January: 41% rain, 3.0h of sunshine. Better to wait for August.
By trip type
Poznań in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Poznań is cool (3°C during the day). Days are short (3.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 3°C | 41% | 47.8 | 3.0h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 6°C | 32% | 41.2 | 5.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 1°C | 9°C | 33% | 40.7 | 6.9h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 13°C | 32% | 38.8 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 32% | 58.1 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 35% | 61.1 | 12.5h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 25°C | 36% | 68.6 | 11.8h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 32% | 64.9 | 10.6h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 20°C | 26% | 43.7 | 9.1h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ October | 7°C | 14°C | 35% | 54.5 | 5.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 8°C | 28% | 38.1 | 3.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 0°C | 4°C | 34% | 45.3 | 2.6h | 5.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Poznań averages 3°C, 41% rainy days and 3.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +22°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Poznań in January
Is January a good time to visit Poznań?
January is not recommended for Poznań (score 4.8/10). With 41% rainy days and 3.0h of sunshine, consider August (8.4/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Poznań in January?
It's cool with 3°C daytime and -1°C at night. 3.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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