Poland Weather
🇵🇱 2 cities covered · Europe
· oceanic climate
Warmest city
Krakow
Coolest city
Warsaw
Sunniest city
Krakow
Best time to visit
May to June
Weather in Poland at a glance
Poland offers a single dominant oceanic climate among its 2 covered cities. Year-round, Krakow posts the highest average temperature (50°F (10°C)) and Warsaw the lowest (50°F (10°C)), so the right base depends as much on climate as on itinerary.
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Krakow - annual average 50°
- Coolest city: Warsaw - annual average 50°
- Sunniest city: Krakow (7.8 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: May to June
- Climate type: oceanic
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Krakow leads with about 7.8 hours of sun per day on average. Krakow is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 862 mm (33.9 inches) of precipitation a year, and Krakow sees the most snow, around 17 snowy days annually. Averaged across the country's covered cities, May to June brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Poland today
Poland cities compared
Poland weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 27° | 13 | 3.4 h/day |
| February | 41° | 29° | 12 | 4.7 h/day |
| March | 48° | 33° | 11 | 7.2 h/day |
| April | 57° | 40° | 12 | 9.2 h/day |
| May | 66° | 48° | 13 | 11.0 h/day |
| June | 75° | 57° | 11 | 12.2 h/day |
| July | 77° | 60° | 14 | 11.9 h/day |
| August | 78° | 60° | 11 | 10.9 h/day |
| September | 68° | 53° | 11 | 8.7 h/day |
| October | 58° | 44° | 11 | 6.3 h/day |
| November | 46° | 36° | 10 | 4.0 h/day |
| December | 39° | 31° | 12 | 2.8 h/day |
Poland weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Poland?
Among the cities we cover, Krakow is the warmest, averaging 50°F (10°C) across the year. Its hottest month is August, with highs near 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest city in Poland?
Warsaw runs coldest, averaging 50°F (10°C) for the year; January lows average 27°F (-3°C).
What is the sunniest city in Poland?
Krakow, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Poland?
Averaged across the covered cities, May to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Poland?
Yes - 2 of the 2 covered cities see regular snowfall. Krakow gets the most, about 17 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Poland like?
The covered cities fall under oceanic climate. That means mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall.