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Szczecin in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Szczecin in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Szczecin in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Szczecin rather than January, with an average high temperature of +2°C, and only 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Szczecin;

Average weather

☀️
+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-24°C
Min.
+14°C
Max.
33 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Szczecin has uncomfortable weather in January.

Average temperature in Szczecin in January

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

Going from a maximum of +12°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +4°C.

Is Szczecin warm or cold in January?

Szczecin is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +3°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from 0°C to -2°C.

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

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

Climate in Szczecin in January

Szczecin weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+3°C+2°C+3°C
Min. temperature
-19°C-24°C-22°C
Max. temperature
+15°C+14°C+18°C
Rainfall
32 mm33 mm33 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
88%86%83%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
232320
Rainy days
443
Snowy days
222

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +3°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +2°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 32 mm to 33 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Szczecin is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Szczecin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 36 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 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:
Szczecin wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Szczecin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Szczecin.

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

How was the weather last January in Szczecin?

This is the weather in Szczecin in January 2023:
1 January
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+12°C
2 January
☁️
+11°C
3 January
🌧️
+10°C
4 January
☁️
+7°C
5 January
☁️
+3°C
6 January
☀️
+2°C
7 January
☁️
+1°C
8 January
☁️
+2°C
9 January
☁️
+1°C
10 January
☁️
+1°C
11 January
☁️
0°C
12 January
☁️
+3°C
13 January
☁️
+7°C
14 January
☁️
+9°C
15 January
☁️
+1°C
16 January
☁️
+6°C
17 January
☀️
+7°C
18 January
☀️
+4°C
19 January
☁️
+6°C
20 January
☁️
+3°C
21 January
☀️
+3°C
22 January
☁️
+3°C
23 January
☁️
+5°C
24 January
☁️
+6°C
25 January
☁️
+6°C
26 January
☁️
+5°C
27 January
☁️
+7°C
28 January
☁️
+6°C
29 January
🌧️
+9°C
30 January
🌧️
+8°C
31 January
☁️
+4°C
In January 2023 Szczecin had 4 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Szczecin in January has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (-4°C) and the highest in 2007 (+7°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Szczecin in January:

Is January a good time to visit Szczecin?

There is never a bad time to go to Szczecin, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Szczecin and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Szczecin in January?

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

Is Szczecin rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Szczecin in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Szczecin 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 Szczecin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Szczecin, 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.