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Katowice in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Katowice in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Katowice, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Katowice in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Katowice in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +1°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 3 rainy days in the month and around 24 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Katowice;

Average weather

☀️
+1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-26°C
Min.
+13°C
Max.
21 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Katowice has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Katowice in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Katowice for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +3°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +11°C during the day and a minimum of -8°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +2°C.

Is Katowice warm or cold in January?

Katowice is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +2°C to +1°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -2°C to -4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Katowice, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Katowice in January

Katowice weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+2°C+1°C+3°C
Min. temperature
-23°C-26°C-27°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+13°C+18°C
Rainfall
26 mm21 mm21 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
86%84%81%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
222218
Rainy days
333
Snowy days
333

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +2°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +1°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 26 mm to 21 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Katowice in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Katowice is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Katowice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 49 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Katowice wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Katowice based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 18 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Katowice.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Katowice?

This is the weather in Katowice in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+10°C
2 January
☁️
+11°C
3 January
🌧️
+10°C
4 January
🌧️
+11°C
5 January
🌧️
+6°C
6 January
☁️
+3°C
7 January
☀️
+2°C
8 January
☁️
0°C
9 January
☁️
+3°C
10 January
☁️
0°C
11 January
☁️
-1°C
12 January
☁️
-3°C
13 January
☁️
+3°C
14 January
☁️
+4°C
15 January
☁️
+3°C
16 January
☁️
+4°C
17 January
🌧️
+3°C
18 January
☁️
0°C
19 January
☁️
+2°C
20 January
☁️
+3°C
21 January
🌨️
-1°C
22 January
☁️
-1°C
23 January
☁️
0°C
24 January
☁️
0°C
25 January
🌨️
+2°C
26 January
🌨️
+2°C
27 January
☁️
+2°C
28 January
🌧️
+3°C
29 January
🌧️
+3°C
30 January
🌧️
+5°C
31 January
☁️
+2°C
In January 2023 Katowice had 1 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -3°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Katowice climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Katowice in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (-6°C) and the highest in 2007 (+6°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Katowice in January:

Is January a good time to visit Katowice?

It’s always a good time to visit Katowice, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Katowice in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Katowice rainy in January?

Katowice is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Katowice in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Katowice in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Poland

Check out the weather for other cities in Poland.

Monthly weather in Katowice

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Katowice, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.