Nowy Sącz Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Nowy Sącz, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 2°C (36°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in August to -5°C (23°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Nowy Sącz receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 977 mm (38 in). Nowy Sącz can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 133 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation spread across 16 snowy/rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Nowy Sącz Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Nowy Sącz can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, 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 Nowy Sącz.

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