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Weather in December in Lesser Poland

Are you planning a trip a to Lesser Poland in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Lesser Poland in December?

Lesser Poland is a region in Poland. December in Lesser Poland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Zakopane at 1°C to cold in Rzezawa at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Rzezawa and -7°C in Zakopane. In many regions in Poland, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Nowe Brzesko with an average of 45 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Zawoja with 69 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

Kraków experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 32 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lesser Poland in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Lesser Poland climate page.

Where to go in Lesser Poland in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lesser Poland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Lesser 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.

Kraków
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
1°C 
49 hours 
54 mm 
16 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
32 hours 
51 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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14°C 
5°C 
1,402 hours 
871 mm 
173 days 
poor 
Climate in Kraków

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.

Zakopane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-2°C 
77 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-7°C 
58 hours 
61 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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11°C 
1°C 
1,575 hours 
1126 mm 
197 days 
Climate in Zakopane

Kościelisko

In December Kościelisko generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kościelisko
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-2°C 
77 hours 
64 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
58 hours 
62 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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>>  
11°C 
1°C 
1,575 hours 
1115 mm 
197 days 
Climate in Kościelisko

Krynica Zdrój

In December Krynica Zdrój generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Krynica Zdrój
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
0°C 
58 hours 
54 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
47 hours 
49 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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>>  
13°C 
4°C 
-
935 mm 
171 days 
poor 
Climate in Krynica Zdrój

Białka Tatrzanska

In December Białka Tatrzanska generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Białka Tatrzanska
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
-1°C 
77 hours 
61 mm 
16 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
58 hours 
58 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
2°C 
1,575 hours 
1122 mm 
183 days 
Climate in Białka Tatrzanska

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lesser Poland, in Poland.

Is December the best time to visit Lesser Poland?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Lesser Poland due to the typically poor weather in Kraków.

Generally speaking, May, June, August and September provide perfect weather in Kraków. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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