gowhereandwhen.comGo from May to September for the mildest weather and longest days across Krakow, Warsaw and the lakes. Winter is cold and snowy, with Christmas markets in the cities and skiing in the Tatra Mountains.
A 0 to 100 comfort rating from daytime heat, overnight chill, rainfall and storm risk, for Warsaw. Higher is better. Some booking links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
The steadiest weather, peaking around May.
Other months to compare; prices and crowds depend on your destination and dates.
Hard cold.
The year at a glance
Poland has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, and the ratings key off Warsaw. The best stretch runs from late spring to early autumn, when the cities, the Baltic coast and the lake districts are at their most inviting.
Summer is warm and busy, especially in Krakow and on the coast, while autumn is crisp and golden. Winter is cold and snowy, but it brings Christmas markets to the old towns and skiing to Zakopane in the Tatra Mountains.
Poland month by month
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Warsaw.
JanuaryFreezing and dry.Avoid 17
- Daytime high
- 0°C / 32°F
- Overnight low
- -5°C / 23°F
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
Freezing and dry.
FebruaryFreezing and dry.Avoid 17
- Daytime high
- 1°C / 34°F
- Overnight low
- -5°C / 23°F
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
Freezing and dry.
MarchCold and dry.Fair 30
- Daytime high
- 6°C / 43°F
- Overnight low
- -2°C / 28°F
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
Cold and dry.
AprilCool and dry.Great 69
- Daytime high
- 13°C / 55°F
- Overnight low
- 3°C / 37°F
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
Cool and dry.
MayMild with a little rainIdeal 95
- Daytime high
- 19°C / 66°F
- Overnight low
- 8°C / 46°F
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
Mild with a little rain.
JuneMild with a little rainIdeal 91
- Daytime high
- 22°C / 72°F
- Overnight low
- 11°C / 52°F
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
Mild with a little rain.
JulyWarm with a little rain.Ideal 89
- Daytime high
- 24°C / 75°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
Warm with a little rain.
AugustWarm with a little rainIdeal 91
- Daytime high
- 24°C / 75°F
- Overnight low
- 12°C / 54°F
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
Warm with a little rain.
SeptemberMild and dry.Ideal 91
- Daytime high
- 18°C / 64°F
- Overnight low
- 8°C / 46°F
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
Mild and dry.
OctoberCool and dry.Great 65
- Daytime high
- 12°C / 54°F
- Overnight low
- 3°C / 37°F
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
Cool and dry.
NovemberCold and dry.Avoid 28
- Daytime high
- 5°C / 41°F
- Overnight low
- -1°C / 30°F
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
Cold and dry.
DecemberFreezing and dry.Avoid 17
- Daytime high
- 1°C / 34°F
- Overnight low
- -4°C / 25°F
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
Freezing and dry.
Where you go changes when you go
Krakow and the south
The historic heart, best from late spring to early autumn, with Christmas-market charm in December.
Warsaw and the centre
Mild, lively summers and cold, snowy winters. Spring and autumn are pleasant and quieter.
The Baltic coast and lakes
Gdansk and the Masurian lakes are summer destinations, warmest and busiest from June to August.
Best time to visit Poland for
Krakow and the cities
May to September for warm, long days and a full calendar, or December for the Christmas markets.
The Baltic coast
June to August for Gdansk and the beaches, the warmest, sunniest stretch on the coast.
Hiking the Tatras
Summer for the mountain trails around Zakopane, with skiing in the same hills in winter.
Best value
Spring and autumn, with mild weather, golden colour and better rates than the summer peak.
What is on, and when
Summer in the squares, July
Krakow and Gdansk fill their old-town squares with cafes and street life.
Christmas markets, December
Krakow's main square hosts one of central Europe's prettiest festive markets.
Watch out
Hard cold
Nov to Mar.
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