Lower Silesia weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Lower Silesia: highs of 1°C (33°F) and about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average -5°C (22°F) and cloud cover 80% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 3°C (37°F) and 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Wrocław, the largest city in Lower Silesia. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Lower Silesia?
least pleasant month Weather score 37/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Lower Silesia. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Lower Silesia in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 43 mm (1.7 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Lower Silesia in January?
Days average 1°C (33°F) and nights -5°C (22°F).
Lower Silesia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 43 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| February | 3°C (37°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 34 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| March | 8°C (46°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 41 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (58°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 37 mm | 61% | fair |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm | 64% | best |
| June | 24°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 74 mm | 65% | best |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm | 65% | best |
| August | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 68 mm | 61% | best |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 57 mm | 62% | best |
| October | 14°C (57°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 47 mm | 69% | fair |
| November | 7°C (45°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| December | 2°C (36°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 39 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Lower Silesia in January
Weather can differ a lot within Lower Silesia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrocław | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 43 mm | least pleasant |
| Wałbrzych | 0°C (33°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Legnica | 0°C (33°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Śródmieście | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 43 mm | least pleasant |
| Psie Pole | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 43 mm | least pleasant |
| Lubin | 1°C (34°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Jelenia Góra | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 63 mm | least pleasant |
| Głogów | 1°C (34°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Świdnica | 0°C (33°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Bolesławiec | 1°C (34°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 53 mm | least pleasant |
| Oleśnica | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |