Planning a trip to Poland? Here you'll find all important information about climate, weather, and the best travel time to plan your vacation optimally.
Climate & Weather
Best Time to Visit
14–20°C·50–82 mm(moderate rain)
May to September is the best travel time for most regions. May, June, and September are ideal for city trips to Krakow, Gdansk, or Warsaw and for hiking, with long, sunny days and mostly pleasant temperatures. For a beach holiday at the Baltic Sea or the Masurian Lakes, July and August are the warmest, with the Baltic Sea then averaging around 19 to 20 degrees. From November to February, it is cold, with only one to two hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly values are from the Warsaw-Chopin station (climate normal period 1991–2020, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management IMGW) and represent the continental inland. Water temperatures are average values for the Baltic Sea near Danzig (Gdańsk) from the last ten years.
Baltic Coast
The climate is more balanced on the coast: In Kolberg (Kołobrzeg), the January average is 0.7 degrees above freezing, thus milder than in Warsaw (−1.5 degrees); July, at just under 18 degrees, is slightly cooler. The sea warms up slowly, only reaching almost 19 to 20 degrees in July and August.
Masuria
In the northeast, around Allenstein (Olsztyn), it is slightly cooler than in Warsaw, with an annual average of 8 degrees; July is around 18 degrees, January −2 degrees.
Tatra
The mountains have their own distinctly cooler and wetter climate. Zakopane, at 855 meters, has an annual average of 6.2 degrees and about 1,145 millimeters of precipitation; in July, over 190 millimeters fall there on average. On Kasprowy Wierch (1,987 meters), the January average is −7.4 degrees.
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Peak Season: Summer, Baltic Sea and lake swimming
Off-season: Spring and Autumn, good for cities and hiking
Winter: cold and short days
Best Time to Visit
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| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sun (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.5 | 31 | 1.4 |
| February | -0.4 | 30 | 2.4 |
| March | 3.2 | 29 | 4.5 |
| April | 9.2 | 35 | 7.0 |
| May | 14.3 | 56 | 8.8 |
| June | 17.7 | 64 | 9.6 |
| July | 19.7 | 82 | 9.5 |
| August | 19.1 | 61 | 9.0 |
| September | 14.0 | 50 | 6.4 |
| October | 8.7 | 40 | 4.0 |
| November | 3.8 | 36 | 1.7 |
| December | -0.1 | 36 | 1.1 |
Seasonal Travel Tips
Ideal Travel Window
May, June, July, August, September are generally considered the best time to visit.
Why Go Now?
May to September is the best travel time for most regions. May, June, and September are ideal for city trips to Krakow, Gdansk, or Warsaw and for hiking, with long, sunny days and mostly pleasant temperatures. For a beach holiday at the Baltic Sea or the Masurian Lakes, July and August are the warmest, with the Baltic Sea then averaging around 19 to 20 degrees. From November to February, it is cold, with only one to two hours of sunshine per day.
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