Warsaw · WinterMonth summary
Warsaw weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 2°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
1.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Warsaw in January?
❌ Poor
✅ 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: Warsaw in January: 42% rain, 1.8h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.
By trip type
Warsaw 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
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Warsaw is cool (2°C during the day). Days are short (1.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 2°C | 42% | 1.6 | 1.8h | 1.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | -1°C | 5°C | 40% | 1.7 | 4.5h | 2.9/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 0°C | 8°C | 33% | 1.2 | 7.8h | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 14°C | 35% | 1.5 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 39% | 2.3 | 13.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 37% | 2.3 | 13.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 25°C | 46% | 2.9 | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 37% | 2.6 | 12.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 20°C | 32% | 2.0 | 10.6h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 7°C | 13°C | 40% | 2.2 | 7.0h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 7°C | 32% | 1.4 | 2.8h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 0°C | 3°C | 37% | 1.7 | 1.0h | 1.8/10 |
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, Warsaw averages 2°C, 42% rainy days and 1.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +22°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +11.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Warsaw in January
Is January a good time to visit Warsaw?
January is not recommended for Warsaw (score 1.8/10). With 42% rainy days and 1.8h of sunshine, consider June (8.1/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Warsaw in January?
It's cool with 2°C daytime and -2°C at night. 1.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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