Krakow vs Vienna

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in January. Vienna offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Krakow sees 4 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Krakow is on the cooler side at 1°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vienna is cooler at 3°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in January.

Krakow reaches an average high of 1°C (34°F) and drops to -5°C (23°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Vienna averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -3°C (27°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Krakow receives approximately 43 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Vienna sees 35 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 3 rain days and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.