Zakopane Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Zakopane can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C (32°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 11°C (52°F) in August to around -8°C (18°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Zakopane is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1126 mm (44 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives high rainfall, averaging 151 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snowfall, with 60 mm (2.4 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year