Lesser Poland weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Lesser Poland: highs of 0°C (32°F) and about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average -6°C (20°F) and cloud cover 81% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 2°C (36°F) and 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kraków, the largest city in Lesser Poland. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Lesser Poland?
least pleasant month Weather score 36/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Lesser Poland. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Lesser Poland in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 46 mm (1.8 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Lesser Poland in January?
Days average 0°C (32°F) and nights -6°C (20°F).
Lesser Poland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| February | 2°C (36°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 43 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| March | 7°C (45°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 48 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (57°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 53 mm | 63% | fair |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm | 66% | best |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 96 mm | 68% | best |
| July | 25°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 106 mm | 64% | best |
| August | 25°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 76 mm | 59% | best |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 74 mm | 63% | best |
| October | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 58 mm | 69% | fair |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 46 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| December | 2°C (35°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 41 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Lesser Poland in January
Weather can differ a lot within Lesser Poland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraków | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |
| Tarnów | 0°C (31°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Nowy Sącz | -1°C (29°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Bieńczyce | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |
| Chrzanów | 0°C (31°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Olkusz | -1°C (31°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Oświęcim | 0°C (31°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Nowy Targ | -2°C (29°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 56 mm | least pleasant |
| Bochnia | 0°C (32°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |
| Grzegórzki | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |
| Gorlice | -1°C (29°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |
| Zakopane | -2°C (29°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 56 mm | least pleasant |