Warsaw weather in May (Masovia, Poland)

Thinking of visiting Warsaw in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Warsaw is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Warsaw in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 220 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Warsaw, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Poland in May

Find out more about the weather in Poland and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Warsaw, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Warsaw.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.