Weather in December in Poland
Considering a trip to Poland this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Poland, check out the map below.
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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Kraków typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 32 hours of sunshine in Kraków. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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