If you plan to visit Wroclaw in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +2°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 10 snowy days in the month and around 25 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Wroclaw;
Average weather
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+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-31°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wroclaw has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Wroclaw in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Wroclaw for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +6°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 62% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +5°C.
Is Wroclaw warm or cold in January?
Wroclaw 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 -1°C to -3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Wroclaw, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Wroclaw in January
Wroclaw weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+3°C
+2°C
+4°C
Min. temperature
-20°C
-31°C
-25°C
Max. temperature
+16°C
+18°C
+20°C
Rainfall
29 mm
25 mm
21 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
84%
83%
80%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
4
Cloudy days
11
11
10
Rainy days
9
7
7
Snowy days
8
10
8
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +3°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +2°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 29 mm to 25 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%.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 3 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Wroclaw in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Wroclaw is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Wroclaw based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 58 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 13 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:
Wroclaw wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Wroclaw based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 15 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Wroclaw.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Wroclaw?
This is the weather in Wroclaw in January 2023:
1 January
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+18°C
2 January
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+15°C
3 January
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+11°C
4 January
🌧️
+10°C
5 January
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+11°C
6 January
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+9°C
7 January
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+12°C
8 January
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+9°C
9 January
🌧️
+8°C
10 January
☁️
+7°C
11 January
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+8°C
12 January
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+10°C
13 January
🌧️
+11°C
14 January
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+9°C
15 January
🌧️
+9°C
16 January
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+7°C
17 January
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+7°C
18 January
🌫️
+2°C
19 January
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+3°C
20 January
🌫️
+2°C
21 January
🌨️
+1°C
22 January
🌫️
+2°C
23 January
🌫️
+2°C
24 January
🌫️
+3°C
25 January
☁️
+3°C
26 January
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+2°C
27 January
🌨️
+1°C
28 January
☁️
+1°C
29 January
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+2°C
30 January
☁️
+4°C
31 January
🌧️
+5°C
In January 2023 Wroclaw had 8 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +6°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Wroclaw climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Wroclaw in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+11°C) and the highest in 2019 (+16°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 354 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1272 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wroclaw in January:
Is January a good time to visit Wroclaw?
It’s always a good time to visit Wroclaw, 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 Wroclaw in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Wroclaw rainy in January?
Wroclaw is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Wroclaw in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Wroclaw in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Wroclaw, 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.