Warsaw · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 35°F, low 27°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 85% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
35° / 27°F
Humidity
85%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
12 mph
What January feels like in Warsaw
Sunrise
08:35
Mid-month average
Sunset
16:55
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Warsaw in January
The kit for January in Warsaw: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-3° avg high
0 rain days
Warsaw in December →
January
35°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-5° avg high
+4 rain days
Warsaw in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Warsaw in January?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Warsaw in January?+
Average high 35°F, average low 27°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Warsaw?+
Compared to December (avg high 39°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 40°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Warsaw in January?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in January, on average.