Żary Temperature by Month
Żary in Lubuskie, Poland sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 4°C (39°F) in January and 26°C (79°F) in July, averaging 15°C (59°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Żary Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to cold in Żary. At night, minimum temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in July to -2°C (28°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Żary by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Żary vs Poland
The map below shows the annual temperature across Poland. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Żary vs World: Temperature Compared
Żary's average annual maximum temperature is 15°C (59°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Żary?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Żary, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 4°C (39°F) and humidity around 86% — considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 75% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Żary's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Żary climate page.
