Zakopane weather in May (Lesser Poland, Poland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Zakopane in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Zakopane typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Zakopane in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 182 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with 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 May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Poland in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Zakopane, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Zakopane.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Poland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Poland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.