Weather in December in Poland
Thinking about venturing to Poland this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Poland in December?
December in Poland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Zakopane at 1°C to cold in Rowy at 6°C. At night it cools down to 1°C in Rowy and -7°C in Zakopane. In numerous regions in Poland, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Pińczów with an average of 42 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Szklarska Poręba with 84 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Kraków usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 32 hours of sunlight in Kraków. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Poland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Poland's yearly weather, check out our Poland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Poland?
Kraków
In December Kraków generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gdańsk
In December Gdańsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Warsaw
In December Warsaw generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zakopane
In December Zakopane generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sopot
In December Sopot generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Poland.
Is December the best time to visit Poland?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Poland with often poor weather in Kraków.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Kraków. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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