Zakopane weather in December (Lesser Poland, Poland)

Thinking of visiting Zakopane in December? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Zakopane typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -7°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Zakopane in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 58 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Zakopane. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zakopane climate page with graphs.

 

Zakopane, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 58 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Poland in December

Find out more about the weather in Poland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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