Climate overview of Poland
The amount of precipitation in winter is low and slightly higher in summer. The average amount is still on the low side for most of the country. However during summer there is a greater chance of a few days with a reasonable number of hours of precipitation in a row.
Winters are usually very cold, but can be mild some years. The temperature is usually below 0°C (32°F) and sometimes goes as low as -20°C (-4°F). In the mountains the snow lies till April or some years even May. Summer (June to September) is the best time to visit Poland.
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Kraków
Gdańsk
Warsaw
Zakopane
Sopot
Władysławowo
Day temperature (°C)
Monthly rainfall (mm)
Monthly sunshine (hours)
Climate map
Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.
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Regional climate differences
Explore the climate diversity across Poland.
Pomerania
-2°C (28°F) – 23°C (73°F)
722 mm (28 in)
/ year
1,723 hours
/ year
Based on Gdańsk
Lesser Poland
-4°C (25°F) – 25°C (77°F)
871 mm (34 in)
/ year
1,400 hours
/ year
Based on Kraków
West Pomerania
-1°C (30°F) – 23°C (73°F)
823 mm (32 in)
/ year
1,797 hours
/ year
Based on Kołobrzeg
Lower Silesia
-3°C (27°F) – 26°C (79°F)
720 mm (28 in)
/ year
1,886 hours
/ year
Based on Wroclaw
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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.
| Kraków | 2°C (36°F) – 25°C (77°F) | -4°C (25°F) – 14°C (57°F) | 871 mm (34 in) | 1,400 hours |
| Gdańsk | 3°C (37°F) – 23°C (73°F) | -2°C (28°F) – 14°C (57°F) | 722 mm (28 in) | 1,723 hours |
| Warsaw | 2°C (36°F) – 26°C (79°F) | -4°C (25°F) – 14°C (57°F) | 714 mm (28 in) | 1,598 hours |
| Zakopane | 0°C (32°F) – 22°C (72°F) | -8°C (18°F) – 11°C (52°F) | 1126 mm (44 in) | 1,569 hours |
| Sopot | 3°C (37°F) – 23°C (73°F) | -2°C (28°F) – 14°C (57°F) | 768 mm (30 in) | — |
| Władysławowo | 4°C (39°F) – 22°C (72°F) | -1°C (30°F) – 16°C (61°F) | 775 mm (31 in) | — |
FAQ
What is the best time to visit Poland?
The warmest month in Wroclaw is July, with daytime highs of 26°C (79°F). Wroclaw is the sunniest destination, with 259 hours of sunshine in June. Explore Poland weather by month for a detailed breakdown.
What temperatures can I expect in Poland?
Wroclaw is the warmest destination, reaching 26°C (79°F) in July with nights around 14°C (57°F). Kościelisko is the coolest, with January daytime highs of just 0°C (32°F) and nights dropping to -8°C (18°F). Temperatures vary significantly between regions and seasons. See the city comparison for a full overview.
How much rain does Poland get?
Rainfall varies across Poland. Szczyrk is the wettest, receiving 1176 mm (46 in) per year, with July the wettest month at 149 mm (5.9 in). Poznań is the driest at 665 mm (26 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.
How sunny is Poland?
Wroclaw is the sunniest destination in Poland, enjoying 1,886 hours of sunshine per year, with June the brightest month at 259 hours. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.
What is the climate like across Poland?
Kraków has warm summers reaching 25°C (77°F) in August and cold winters dropping to 2°C (36°F), with 1,400 hours of sunshine and 871 mm (34 in) of rain per year. Gdańsk has warm summers reaching 23°C (73°F) in August and cold winters dropping to 3°C (37°F), with 1,723 hours of sunshine and 722 mm (28 in) of rain per year. Warsaw has warm summers reaching 26°C (79°F) in July and cold winters dropping to 2°C (36°F), with 1,598 hours of sunshine and 714 mm (28 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.
Places in Poland
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- Szczawnica
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- Toruń
- Ustka
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- Warsaw
- Wisła
- Wroclaw
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