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Ostrava in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ostrava in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Ostrava in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +34°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 11 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 flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Ostrava;

Average weather

☀️
+34°F
Avg. max. temperature
-18°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ostrava has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Ostrava in January

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

Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +41°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +37°F.

Is Ostrava warm or cold in January?

Ostrava is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +37°F to +34°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +28°F to +25°F.

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

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

Climate in Ostrava in January

Ostrava weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+37°F+34°F+37°F
Min. temperature
-17°F-18°F-11°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+55°F+63°F
Rainfall
26 mm20 mm20 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%84%81%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
12129
Rainy days
756
Snowy days
10119

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +37°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +34°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 26 mm to 20 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. 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.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ostrava 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 Ostrava is gradually decreasing during January, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Ostrava based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 33 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 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ostrava wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Ostrava 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 19 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Ostrava.

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

How was the weather last January in Ostrava?

This is the weather in Ostrava in January 2023:
1 January
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+54°F
2 January
☀️
+54°F
3 January
☀️
+47°F
4 January
🌫️
+48°F
5 January
🌧️
+52°F
6 January
☁️
+46°F
7 January
☀️
+50°F
8 January
☀️
+48°F
9 January
🌧️
+49°F
10 January
🌧️
+41°F
11 January
☀️
+43°F
12 January
☀️
+47°F
13 January
☀️
+49°F
14 January
☀️
+47°F
15 January
🌧️
+46°F
16 January
☀️
+42°F
17 January
☀️
+44°F
18 January
🌫️
+39°F
19 January
🌨️
+34°F
20 January
🌫️
+32°F
21 January
🌨️
+32°F
22 January
🌫️
+33°F
23 January
🌫️
+35°F
24 January
☁️
+36°F
25 January
☁️
+35°F
26 January
☁️
+34°F
27 January
☁️
+32°F
28 January
☁️
+32°F
29 January
☁️
+30°F
30 January
☁️
+37°F
31 January
🌧️
+37°F
In January 2023 Ostrava had 11 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ostrava climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+51°F) and the highest in 2019 (+60°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 508 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 974 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ostrava in January:

Is January a good time to visit Ostrava?

It’s always a good time to visit Ostrava, 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 Ostrava in January?

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

Is Ostrava rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Ostrava in January?

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

Other cities in Czech Republic

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Monthly weather in Ostrava

Source of the data

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