Warsaw Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Warsaw has a temperate continental climate meaning cold winters and pretty warm summers. The average maximum temperature in January is 0.7°C and it will regularly snow. Summers can be warm, it can get 30°C and higher. The best time to visit Warsaw is in May and June.
The winter months are generally the driest, with an average of 25 mm of rain a month. The average rainfall in Warsaw is slightly lower than in the rest of Poland and the summer temperature is slightly higher.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Warsaw can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 2°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Warsaw experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 714 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 rainy days. In contrast, November experiences a drier climate, with about 46 mm of rainfall spread across 15 rainy days.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 Warsaw. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.9 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 Warsaw.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 89%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. 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 Warsaw in Poland
During the months of May, June, 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 235 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.
