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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.
+15°C
Max.
34 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
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

The temperature in January is +6°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +15°C during the day and a minimum of -4°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 47% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +6°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+15°C+18°C
Rainfall
34 mm34 mm33 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
88%86%83%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
131211
Rainy days
987
Snowy days
787

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. The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 34 mm of total precipitation. 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 7 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 increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 6 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 76 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 18 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 55% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 33 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Szczecin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 3%, for a monthly total of around 3 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
☁️
+15°C
2 January
🌧️
+15°C
3 January
☁️
+9°C
4 January
🌧️
+10°C
5 January
🌧️
+9°C
6 January
🌧️
+7°C
7 January
☁️
+8°C
8 January
🌧️
+7°C
9 January
🌧️
+7°C
10 January
☁️
+7°C
11 January
☁️
+7°C
12 January
🌧️
+10°C
13 January
🌧️
+10°C
14 January
🌧️
+8°C
15 January
☀️
+9°C
16 January
☁️
+6°C
17 January
☁️
+5°C
18 January
🌨️
+2°C
19 January
☀️
+2°C
20 January
🌫️
0°C
21 January
🌧️
+4°C
22 January
🌧️
+3°C
23 January
☁️
+1°C
24 January
☁️
+1°C
25 January
☁️
0°C
26 January
☁️
0°C
27 January
☁️
+4°C
28 January
☁️
+2°C
29 January
☁️
+3°C
30 January
🌧️
+6°C
31 January
🌧️
+6°C
In January 2023 Szczecin had 2 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +6°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+10°C) and the highest in 2022 (+15°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 323 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1472 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

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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, 2023.

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.