Wrocław · WinterMonth summary
Wrocław weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 4°C
🌧 Rainy days
38% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Wrocław 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: Wrocław in January is possible but July offers a score of 8.3/10 vs 5.0.
By trip type
Wrocław 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 Wrocław is cool (4°C during the day). Days are short (3.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 38% 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 | 4°C | 38% | 42.6 | 3.6h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -1°C | 7°C | 30% | 44.3 | 6.1h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 1°C | 10°C | 35% | 43.2 | 7.1h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 14°C | 36% | 46.5 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 36% | 66.3 | 10.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 35% | 70.6 | 12.3h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 25°C | 36% | 79.0 | 11.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 25°C | 36% | 78.6 | 10.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 20°C | 30% | 65.6 | 8.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 15°C | 35% | 63.1 | 6.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 31% | 46.4 | 4.5h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 0°C | 5°C | 36% | 42.4 | 3.2h | 5.1/10 |
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, Wrocław averages 4°C, 38% rainy days and 3.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +8.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Wrocław in January
Is January a good time to visit Wrocław?
January is not recommended for Wrocław (score 5.0/10). With 38% rainy days and 3.6h of sunshine, consider July (8.3/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Wrocław in January?
It's cool with 4°C daytime and -1°C at night. 3.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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