Poland in January
The calmest month in the series, with highs of 2 °C and lows of -4 °C; the exception is the mountain resorts, which fill during the winter school holidays.
Is January a good time to visit Poland?
January is one of the better months across Poland, with crowds averaging 39/100 and typical highs near 2°C.
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What closes and what fills up in January
- New Year’s Day (1 January)
- Epiphany (6 January)
- Winter school holidays (two weeks between mid-January and the end of February, staggered by region)
Poland city by city in January
The same month can feel very different depending where you are.
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How January compares across the year
Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Poland?
January is one of the better months across Poland, with crowds averaging 39/100 and typical highs near 2°C.
How busy is Poland in January?
Averaged across the destinations we track, Poland sits near 39/100 in January. The calmest of them is Krakow.
What is the weather like in Poland in January?
Expect average highs near 2°C and lows near -4°C, with roughly 11 wet days — though Poland varies by region.