Winter
Dec → Feb3 to 6°
nights -3 to -1°
- 12 rainy days · 51 mm
- 4 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Poland?
- Jan3°not recommended
- Feb6°not recommended
- Mar10°not recommended
- Apr14°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul25°recommended
- Aug26°recommended
- Sep20°recommended
- Oct15°fair
- Nov8°not recommended
- Dec4°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Poland, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -3° | 3.9 h | 48 mm | 11 d | |
| February | 6° | -1° | 4.9 h | 55 mm | 12 d | |
| March | 10° | 0° | 7.6 h | 42 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 14° | 4° | 9.2 h | 60 mm | 12 d | |
| May | 19° | 9° | 10.7 h | 81 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 14° | 12 h | 62 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| July | 25° | 15° | 12 h | 92 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| August | 26° | 16° | 10.9 h | 90 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| September | 20° | 11° | 8.6 h | 91 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| October | 15° | 6° | 6.7 h | 65 mm | 10 d | |
| November | 8° | 2° | 4.5 h | 47 mm | 10 d | |
| December | 4° | -1° | 3.3 h | 49 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in Poland, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Krakow) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May10 to 19°
nights 0 to 9°
- 13 rainy days · 61 mm
- 9.2 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 26°
nights 14 to 16°
- 12 rainy days · 81 mm
- 11.6 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov8 to 20°
nights 2 to 11°
- 10 rainy days · 68 mm
- 6.6 h of sun
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Poland, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h21 of daylight, in December 8h05, a difference of 8h16.
8h31Jan
10hFeb
11h43Mar
13h42Apr
15h24May
16h21Jun
15h57Jul
14h27Aug
12h32Sep
10h38Oct
8h56Nov
8h05Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Krakow" (50.06°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Poland, month by month
EventsAll Saints' DayNovemberKraków Jewish Culture FestivalJune to JulyWiankiJuneAdvent marketsNovember to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: March, April, June, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Poland, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- NovemberAll Saints' Day
At the start of the month, cemeteries across the country disappear beneath thousands of lanterns lit at nightfall.
- June to JulyKraków Jewish Culture Festival
Kazimierz lines up concerts, workshops and tours for ten days, with a big closing concert on Szeroka Street.
- JuneWianki
For St John's Day, Kraków floats flower wreaths on the Vistula and sets off fireworks below Wawel.
- November to DecemberAdvent markets
Kraków, Wrocław and Gdańsk set up their wooden huts on the main squares, with pierogi and hot mead.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended3°-3° at night
- 48 mm · 11 d
- 3.9 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended6°-1° at night
- 55 mm · 12 d
- 4.9 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended10°0° at night
- 42 mm · 12 d
- 7.6 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair14°4° at night
- 60 mm · 12 d
- 9.2 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°9° at night
- 81 mm · 14 d
- 10.7 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°14° at night
- 62 mm · 12 d
- 12 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended25°15° at night
- 92 mm · 14 d
- 12 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended26°16° at night
- 90 mm · 11 d
- 10.9 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended20°11° at night
- 91 mm · 11 d
- 8.6 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair15°6° at night
- 65 mm · 10 d
- 6.7 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended8°2° at night
- 47 mm · 10 d
- 4.5 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended4°-1° at night
- 49 mm · 12 d
- 3.3 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (48 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (3.9 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.9 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 10 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (42 mm). Expect 7.6 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (60 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 81 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (62 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Frequent rain: 92 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Expect 8.6 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Expect 6.7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 8 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.5 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (49 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (3.3 h a day). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Poland?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 26 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Krakow).
Which month should you avoid in Poland?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 55 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Krakow).
What is the hottest month in Poland?
August, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Krakow).
What is the coldest month in Poland?
January, with 3 °C at best during the day and -3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Krakow).
What is the driest month in Poland?
March: 42 mm over 12 days of rain, against 92 mm in July, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Poland?
June, with 12 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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