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Zakopane Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Visitors to Zakopane can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average 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 average around -8°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • When is winter in Zakopane?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Zakopane?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Zakopane?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zakopane?
    July tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zakopane?
    January is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Zakopane?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Zakopane

    Thu   Nov 21
    0°C | -6°C
    W 11 km/h
    4.9 mm
    broken clouds and snow

    broken clouds and snow

    Fri   Nov 22
    -2°C | -6°C
    NW 7 km/h
    11 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sat   Nov 23
    -1°C | -8°C
    W 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain