Kraków weather in January
January in Kraków: freezing, a little rain, with very humid — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Kraków · #530 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kraków climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 57 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 22.2 cm / 8.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kraków in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kraków?
- January in Kraków: freezing, a little rain, with very humid — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Kraków on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Kraków in January?
- In January, Kraków averages a daily high of 2.7°C and a low of -2.6°C, with about 56.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kraków in January?
- Kraków has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in January.
- Does it snow in Kraków in January?
- Kraków sees roughly 22.2 cm of snowfall in January.