Zakopane Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Zakopane, like the rest of Poland, has a temperate country climate. Due to the higher location of Zakopane, the average temperatures here are slightly lower than in the rest of Poland. It snows in the winter months and you can ski here from December to April. January and February are the best months for skiing.
The summer is pleasant and warm, but never to hot.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Zakopane can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -0°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Zakopane is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1126 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives high rainfall, averaging 151 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 60 mm over 18 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Zakopane Precipitation page.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 Zakopane. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 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 Zakopane.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 82%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. 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 Zakopane in Poland
During the months of July and August 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
