Gdańsk weather in August (Pomerania, Poland)

How is the weather in Gdańsk in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Gdańsk, August is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Gdańsk in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gdańsk climate page with graphs.

 

Gdańsk, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 225 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Poland in August

Find out more about the weather in Poland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gdańsk in August?

For visitors traveling to Gdańsk, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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