Katowice weather in December (Silesia, Poland)

Looking to travel to Katowice in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Katowice generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Katowice in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 32 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Katowice. May, June, August and September typically offer 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 Katowice climate page with graphs.

 

Katowice, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 32 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kraków, Poland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in Poland in December

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

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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 Katowice in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Katowice.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Poland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Poland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.