Warsaw vs Krakow

Warsaw and Krakow are closely matched in January. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Warsaw is the stronger choice in January. Krakow receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Warsaw reaches an average high of 1°C (34°F) and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Krakow averages 1°C (34°F) for the high and -5°C (23°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Warsaw receives approximately 41 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Krakow sees 43 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Warsaw the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.