Weather by month for central Poland, the best months to go and how Poland's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
May, Jun, Aug, Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C to 25°C · 10–11 rain days
Jul
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 25°C · 12 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 · 9–12 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 | 12 days (46 mm) | 3.1 h/day | 1.4/10 |
| February | 5°C / -1°C | 11 days (46 mm) | 4.8 h/day | 2.1/10 |
| March | 9°C / 0°C | 11 days (35 mm) | 7.2 h/day | 3.0/10 |
| April | 14°C / 4°C | 10 days (41 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 5.9/10 |
| Best month: May | 19°C / 9°C | 11 days (62 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| Best month: June | 24°C / 14°C | 10 days (62 mm) | 12.8 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| July | 25°C / 15°C | 12 days (80 mm) | 12.0 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| Best month: August | 25°C / 16°C | 11 days (85 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: September | 20°C / 11°C | 10 days (65 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| October | 14°C / 7°C | 12 days (63 mm) | 6.2 h/day | 5.2/10 |
| November | 8°C / 3°C | 9 days (37 mm) | 3.8 h/day | 2.2/10 |
| December | 4°C / 0°C | 12 days (49 mm) | 2.6 h/day | 1.2/10 |
Figures for central Poland; 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 · 12 rain days · 3.1 h sun
January is cold, with highs around 2.2°C and lows of -2.5°C. Expect about 11.9 rain days and only 3.1 hours of sun a day. It scores 1.4 and is a month to avoid, because short, grey, freezing days make sightseeing hard work.
5°C / -1°C · 11 rain days · 4.8 h sun
February is still cold, with highs of 4.8°C and lows of -1.3°C. There are about 10.5 rain days and 4.8 hours of sun a day. It scores 2.1, so our verdict is avoid. Days are dull and chilly, and there is little reason to come now.
9°C / 0°C · 11 rain days · 7.2 h sun
March warms a little, to highs of 8.7°C, but nights sit near freezing at 0.4°C. Expect about 10.6 rain days and 7.2 hours of sun. It scores 3 and is still a month to avoid, because the weather is cold and unsettled.
14°C / 4°C · 10 rain days · 9.4 h sun
April brings highs of 13.8°C and lows of 4°C. It has about 9.8 rain days and 9.4 hours of sun a day. It scores 5.9, an ok month. Pack warm layers, because nights are still cool.
19°C / 9°C · 11 rain days · 11.5 h sun
May is much milder, with highs of 19°C and lows of 8.8°C. Expect about 11.2 rain days, but also 11.5 hours of sun a day. It scores 7.8 and is one of the best months to go.
24°C / 14°C · 10 rain days · 12.8 h sun
June is warm, with highs of 24.1°C and lows of 13.8°C. It has the most sun of the year, at 12.8 hours a day, and about 10.3 rain days. It scores 7.9, one of the best months to visit.
25°C / 15°C · 12 rain days · 12.0 h sun
July has highs of 24.9°C and warm nights of 15.2°C. It has the most rain days of the year, about 12.3, and 80 mm of rain, so expect some wet days. It still scores 7.5 and is one of the best months.
25°C / 16°C · 11 rain days · 11.2 h sun
August is the warmest month, with highs of 25.3°C and lows of 15.5°C. It is also the wettest, with 85 mm of rain over about 10.7 rain days. It scores 7.9, one of the best months, but bring a rain jacket.
20°C / 11°C · 10 rain days · 8.9 h sun
September has the top score of the year, 8.1. Highs are a pleasant 20.2°C and lows 11.4°C. It has the fewest rain days of the warm months, about 9.6, and 8.9 hours of sun a day. This is the best single month to go.
14°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 6.2 h sun
October cools to highs of 13.9°C and lows of 7°C. Expect about 11.5 rain days and 6.2 hours of sun a day. It scores 5.2, an ok month. Days get shorter and wetter as the month goes on.
8°C / 3°C · 9 rain days · 3.8 h sun
November is cold and dark, with highs of 7.6°C and only 3.8 hours of sun a day. There are about 8.9 rain days. It scores 2.2 and is a month to avoid, because grey skies and short days leave little to enjoy outdoors.
4°C / 0°C · 12 rain days · 2.6 h sun
December has the lowest score of the year, 1.2, so avoid it if you can. Highs are just 4.1°C and lows -0.1°C. It is the darkest month, with 2.6 hours of sun a day, and has about 12 rain days.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September is the best month for city trips, with highs of about 20°C and only 9.6 rain days. June, August and May also work well, with highs of 19–25°C, but August is the wettest at 85 mm.
Hiking & nature
September and June suit hiking best. June has 12.8 sun hours a day and highs near 24°C. September is cooler at about 20°C. Both avoid the heavier rain of July and August, which get 80–85 mm.
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FAQ
September is the best month, with the highest score of the year at 8.1 out of 10. Days reach about 20°C and nights about 11°C. It has 9.6 rain days, fewer than any month from May to August. June and August score 7.9 and May scores 7.8, so May to September all work well.
Yes, August is one of the best months, scoring 7.9 out of 10. It is the warmest month, with highs of about 25°C and lows of about 16°C. The downside is rain. August is the wettest month, with 85 mm, so pack a rain jacket. You still get about 11 hours of sunshine a day.
Yes, July is a good month, but it scores a little lower than the rest of summer at 7.5 out of 10. Highs are about 25°C. It has the most rain days of the summer months, 12.3, and 80 mm of rain. If you can choose, June has similar warmth, fewer rain days and about 13 hours of sunshine a day.
No, both months are best avoided. December scores 1.2 out of 10 and January scores 1.4. Highs are only about 4°C in December and 2°C in January, and January nights drop to about -3°C. December has just 2.6 hours of sunshine a day and 12 rain days. November to March all score 3 or lower.
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