Warsaw, Poland Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Warsaw
Warsaw has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 35°F (2°C) in January to around 78°F (25°C) in August, and the city records roughly 135 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 78°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 35°F (2°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: -6°F (-21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 13 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 78°F (25°C) and overnight lows stay near 60°F (16°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 35°F (2°C) and lows around 27°F (-3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as -6°F (-21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.2 inches (81 mm) of rain over 13 days, while March is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 13 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 27° | 13 | 2.0 in | 2.9 h/day | 85% |
| February | 40° | 29° | 11 | 1.9 in | 4.6 h/day | 81% |
| March | 47° | 33° | 11 | 1.6 in | 6.9 h/day | 74% |
| April | 57° | 40° | 11 | 1.9 in | 9.4 h/day | 68% |
| May | 67° | 49° | 12 | 2.7 in | 11.4 h/day | 66% |
| June | 76° | 58° | 10 | 2.6 in | 12.6 h/day | 65% |
| July | 77° | 60° | 13 | 3.2 in | 11.8 h/day | 68% |
| August | 78° | 60° | 11 | 3.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 68% |
| September | 68° | 53° | 10 | 2.4 in | 8.8 h/day | 74% |
| October | 57° | 44° | 12 | 2.5 in | 5.9 h/day | 82% |
| November | 45° | 37° | 10 | 1.6 in | 3.5 h/day | 86% |
| December | 39° | 32° | 11 | 2.1 in | 2.4 h/day | 87% |
Warsaw month by month
Warsaw weather in January
January brings highs around 35°F (2°C), lows near 27°F (-3°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 5 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Warsaw.
Warsaw weather in February
February brings highs around 40°F (5°C), lows near 29°F (-1°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Warsaw weather in March
March brings highs around 47°F (9°C), lows near 33°F (0°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days - typically the driest month of the year in Warsaw.
Warsaw weather in April
April brings highs around 57°F (14°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 11 wet days.
Warsaw weather in May
May brings highs around 67°F (19°C), lows near 49°F (9°C), about 12 wet days.
Warsaw weather in June
June brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 10 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Warsaw.
Warsaw weather in July
July brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 13 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Warsaw.
Warsaw weather in August
August brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 11 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Warsaw.
Warsaw weather in September
September brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 10 wet days.
Warsaw weather in October
October brings highs around 57°F (14°C), lows near 44°F (7°C), about 12 wet days.
Warsaw weather in November
November brings highs around 45°F (7°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Warsaw weather in December
December brings highs around 39°F (4°C), lows near 32°F (0°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Seasons in Warsaw
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Warsaw is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 40°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Warsaw is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Warsaw is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Warsaw is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 38°F (3°C) and nights around 29°F (-1°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season, plus around 10 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
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Best time to visit Warsaw
The best time to visit Warsaw is generally May to June and August to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 72°F (22°C).
Pack for Warsaw with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - August nights average 60°F (16°C).
Warsaw temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.