Warsaw weather in January

January in Warsaw: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Warsaw · #540 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 39/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Warsaw climate normals — January

Daytime high2°C / 36°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-2°C / 29°F
Feels like (high)-2°C / 28°F
Rainfall53 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point0°C / 31°F
Sunshine2.2 h/day
Daylight8.3 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall14.5 cm / 5.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Warsaw in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Warsaw?
January in Warsaw: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Warsaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
What is the weather like in Warsaw in January?
In January, Warsaw averages a daily high of 2.3°C and a low of -1.7°C, with about 53.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Warsaw in January?
Warsaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
Does it snow in Warsaw in January?
Warsaw sees roughly 14.5 cm of snowfall in January.

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