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Wroclaw in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Wroclaw in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Wroclaw in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +36°F during the day and approximately 4 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 Wroclaw;

Average weather

☀️
+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
-24°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +41°F with a maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +19°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +39°F.

Is Wroclaw warm or cold in January?

Wroclaw is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +37°F to +36°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +27°F.

Pack a jumper 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.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+37°F+36°F+39°F
Min. temperature
-4°F-24°F-13°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+59°F+68°F
Rainfall
28 mm24 mm20 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%82%79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
445
Cloudy days
212218
Rainy days
433
Snowy days
222

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +37°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +36°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 28 mm to 24 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%. 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 4 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 13 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 decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 3 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
Total precipitation in January is about 47 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 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 wellies.
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 29% chance of precipitation and 93 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 20 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 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 6 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
🌧️
+53°F
2 January
☀️
+53°F
3 January
☀️
+51°F
4 January
🌧️
+48°F
5 January
☁️
+43°F
6 January
☁️
+38°F
7 January
☀️
+36°F
8 January
☁️
+38°F
9 January
☀️
+37°F
10 January
☁️
+37°F
11 January
🌫️
+35°F
12 January
☁️
+34°F
13 January
☁️
+40°F
14 January
☁️
+40°F
15 January
☁️
+38°F
16 January
🌫️
+40°F
17 January
☀️
+41°F
18 January
☁️
+35°F
19 January
☀️
+40°F
20 January
🌧️
+37°F
21 January
☁️
+33°F
22 January
☁️
+33°F
23 January
🌧️
+36°F
24 January
🌧️
+37°F
25 January
🌧️
+40°F
26 January
☁️
+38°F
27 January
☁️
+40°F
28 January
🌧️
+41°F
29 January
🌧️
+47°F
30 January
☁️
+44°F
31 January
☁️
+40°F
In January 2023 Wroclaw had 6 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+22°F) and the highest in 2020 (+46°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 0 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.

Other cities in Poland

Check out the weather for other cities in Poland.

Monthly weather in Wroclaw

Source of the data

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, 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.