Katowice Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Katowice can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Katowice can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 2°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Katowice experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 829 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 104 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days. In contrast, December experiences a drier climate, with about 53 mm of snow/rainfall spread across 18 snowy/rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Katowice. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Katowice.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Katowice in Poland
During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 203 hours of sunshine.
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