Weather by month for Warsaw, the best months to go and how Poland's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Aug, Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 20°C to 25°C · 10–11 rain days
May, Jul
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 19°C to 25°C · 12–13 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 2°C to 9°C · 10–13 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / -3°C | 13 days (50 mm) | 2.9 h/day | 1.2/10 |
| February | 5°C / -2°C | 11 days (49 mm) | 4.6 h/day | 1.9/10 |
| March | 9°C / 0°C | 10 days (40 mm) | 6.9 h/day | 2.9/10 |
| April | 14°C / 4°C | 11 days (48 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 5.2/10 |
| May | 19°C / 9°C | 12 days (69 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: June | 24°C / 14°C | 10 days (65 mm) | 12.6 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| July | 25°C / 15°C | 13 days (81 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| Best month: August | 25°C / 16°C | 11 days (76 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: September | 20°C / 11°C | 10 days (61 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| October | 14°C / 7°C | 12 days (65 mm) | 5.9 h/day | 4.8/10 |
| November | 7°C / 3°C | 10 days (41 mm) | 3.5 h/day | 1.9/10 |
| December | 4°C / 0°C | 12 days (52 mm) | 2.4 h/day | 1.2/10 |
Figures for Warsaw; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
2°C / -3°C · 13 rain days · 2.9 h sun
Days stay cold, with highs around 2°C and lows near -2.8°C. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days, and sunshine is scarce at just 2.9 hours a day. The score sits at 1.2, a tough month weather-wise. New Year's Day and Epiphany fall this month, both public holidays.
5°C / -2°C · 11 rain days · 4.6 h sun
Still winter, with highs of 4.6°C and lows around -1.5°C. Rain days drop to 10.9 and sunshine rises slightly to 4.6 hours. The verdict remains low, 1.9, so this is one of the coldest, greyest stretches of the year.
9°C / 0°C · 10 rain days · 6.9 h sun
Highs climb to 8.6°C but nights still dip to 0.2°C, so frost is common. Around 10.3 rain days and 6.9 hours of sun show the slow shift toward spring. The score of 2.9 reflects unsettled, often chilly conditions.
14°C / 4°C · 11 rain days · 9.4 h sun
Spring arrives properly: highs reach 13.8°C, lows 4.2°C, with 10.7 rain days and 9.4 hours of sun. The score rises to 5.2, an ok month. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday fall on 5 and 6 April.
19°C / 9°C · 12 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Warmer days average 19.2°C with lows of 9°C, though rain picks up to 69mm over 12 days. Sun hours reach 11.4, and the score of 7 marks this as a good month. May Day falls on the 1st, Constitution Day on the 3rd, and Pentecost on the 24th.
24°C / 14°C · 10 rain days · 12.6 h sun
Highs hit 24.2°C with mild nights near 14.1°C. Rain days drop to 10.3 despite 65mm of rainfall, and sunshine is strong at 12.6 hours. This is the top-scoring month at 7.5. Corpus Christi falls on 4 June.
25°C / 15°C · 13 rain days · 11.8 h sun
The warmest nights of the year arrive, with highs of 24.8°C and lows of 15.4°C. Rain is heaviest here, 81mm over 13.1 days, so showers are frequent even with 11.8 hours of sun. The score stays strong at 7.2, a good month despite the wetter pattern.
25°C / 16°C · 11 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs peak at 25.3°C, the warmest month, with lows of 15.5°C. Rain days ease slightly to 11, though 76mm still falls, and sun hours sit at 11.1. The score of 7.6 makes this the best-rated month. Assumption Day is marked on the 15th.
20°C / 11°C · 10 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Temperatures cool to highs of 20.1°C and lows of 11.3°C, with rain days down to 10 and 8.8 hours of sun. The score of 7.5 keeps this among the best months, offering warm days without July's heavier rain.
14°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 5.9 h sun
Highs fall to 13.7°C and lows to 6.7°C, with rain days back up to 12.2 and sunshine dropping sharply to 5.9 hours. The score of 4.8 marks an ok month as autumn sets in and daylight shortens.
7°C / 3°C · 10 rain days · 3.5 h sun
Highs reach only 7.2°C with lows of 2.5°C, and sunshine drops to just 3.5 hours a day, among the lowest of the year. The score falls to 1.9, a tough, grey month. All Saints' Day falls on 1 November, Independence Day on the 11th.
4°C / 0°C · 12 rain days · 2.4 h sun
Winter cold returns with highs of 3.8°C and lows of -0.3°C, rain or snow on 11.6 days, and sunshine at just 2.4 hours, the lowest of the year. The score of 1.2 reflects the dark, cold conditions. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day fall on 24-26 December.
By trip type
City sightseeing
May, June, August and September work well for sightseeing in Warsaw. Highs run from 19 to 25°C and sun hours stay between 8.8 and 12.6 a day, so you get warm, bright days without July's heavier rain of 81mm over 13.1 days.
Beach
July and August are the warmest months, with highs of 24.8 to 25.3°C, making them the best window for beach time. August is slightly drier, with 76mm of rain over 11 days compared to July's 81mm over 13.1 days.
Hiking & nature
June and September suit hiking best. June brings warm days around 24.2°C with 12.6 hours of sun, while September cools to 20.1°C with fewer rain days (10) and still 8.8 hours of sun, both avoiding the wettest summer month of July.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Epiphany (6 Jan)
Public holidays: Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: May Day (1 May), Constitution Day (3 May), Pentecost (24 May)
Public holidays: Corpus Christi (4 Jun)
Public holidays: Assumption Day (15 Aug)
Public holidays: All Saints' Day (1 Nov), Independence Day (11 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Eve (24 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August is one of the best months, with a score of 7.6 out of 10. Daytime highs reach 25.3°C and lows stay around 15.5°C, so evenings are comfortable. It has 11 rain days and 76mm of rain, with 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, giving warm, bright conditions for exploring cities and countryside.
Yes, June scores 7.5 and is rated among the best months. Highs average 24.2°C and lows 14.1°C, with the most sunshine of the year at 12.6 hours a day. Rainfall is moderate at 65mm over 10.3 rain days, so you get long bright days without too much wet weather.
No, January is the lowest-scoring month at 1.2. Daytime highs only reach 1.9°C and lows drop to -2.8°C, so expect cold, often icy conditions. Sunshine is scarce at 2.9 hours a day, and there are 13.3 rain or snow days, making it a month for winter atmosphere rather than outdoor sightseeing.
Yes, September scores 7.5 and ranks as one of the best months. Highs average 20.1°C and lows 11.3°C, which is mild and comfortable. Sunshine drops to 8.8 hours a day compared with summer, and rainfall is lower too, at 61mm over 10 rain days, making it a calmer alternative to peak summer.
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