Poland is one of the countries in the center of Europe, where there are many medical and ski resorts, nature reserves and simply interesting cities with medieval castles, churches and other architectural monuments from different eras. In order to fully enjoy your stay in this country, you need to find out about the weather and climate in Poland by months in its different regions.
Features of the climate in Poland
Poland is located in a temperate climatic zone. Thanks to this, in winter you can ski here in one of the ski resorts, and in summer you can enjoy a beach holiday.
The country's climate is simultaneously influenced by two factors: humid air masses from the Atlantic and dry air of Eurasia. That is why the weather is rarely stable and varies greatly from region to region.
In the north and west of Poland, winters are mild, and summers are rainy and cool - the temperate maritime climate prevails here. In the east and in the center of the country, the climate has a pronounced continental character - winters are frosty, and summers are often hot and dry.
In winter, snow falls all over the country, rivers freeze. In summer, the air temperature in some regions of the country reaches + 25 ° C. Spring and autumn in Poland are less memorable than winter and summer. They are characterized by warm days and cool nights.
Characteristic of the weather in Poland in spring
Spring comes to Poland early. However, this applies mainly to the eastern regions. The weather at this time is very unstable and can change several times during the day.
In March, the thermometer in the east of the country shows from +5 to +8 ° C, precipitation in the form of rain is very rare. In the north of the country, in Gdansk, the temperature reaches + 5 ° C, but there are often strong winds and rain.
And in the south of the country, the ski season continues - the air temperature here averages -3 ° C, and the ground is still covered with snow.
True spring comes to Poland in April.
During this period, the first flowers bloom, trees turn green, birdsong is heard. The air temperature warms up to +15 ° C during the day, and drops to +6 ° C at night. A thaw begins in the mountainous regions - the snow gradually leaves the ski slopes. It is cool at this time only in the north - the temperature on the Baltic coast reaches only +9 ° C.
In May, the average air temperature reaches + 17-19 ° C. This temperature is typical for Krakow and Warsaw, where the high tourist season begins at this time. It is slightly cooler in Zakopane and Gdynia - 15 ° C. It rarely rains, and frosts are still possible at night.
Weather conditions in Poland in summer
Summer in Poland is warm, but not too hot. It is warmest in the central and eastern regions of the country, and a little cooler on the Baltic coast.
In June, the air temperature in the east and center of the country ranges from + 21-28 ° C. In the south, north and west, the daytime air temperature ranges from +19 to +23 ° C. The average night air temperature is approximately the same throughout the country - about + 12 ° C. The sea is still cold - the water temperature does not exceed +17 ° C. It rains at this time for up to seven days during the month.
July is the warmest month in Poland.
During this period, the sea warms up to +20 ° C, and the average air temperature in the northwestern part of the country, in particular in Gdansk, Poznan and Wroclaw, is +24 ° C during the day. In the central and eastern regions - in Lodz, Lublin and Warsaw - it is slightly warmer: up to + 26 ° C. It is coldest during this period in mountainous areas, where the thermometer does not rise above + 20 ° C.
But August in Poland is hot and rainy. The average air temperature in the country during the daytime is + 26 ° C. The only exceptions are the mountainous regions and the coast of the Baltic Sea - the weather forecast for this period promises an average temperature of + 20 ° C.
Weather in Poland in autumn
Autumn in Poland welcomes tourists with warm weather during the day and a noticeable drop in air temperature at night. In the first half of September, it is warm and dry here - in the center and in the east, the air warms up to +22 ° C. It gets colder in the mountains and on the coast - +19 ° C. The night temperature is approximately + 10 ° C. It often rains in the second half of September.
There is less precipitation for the month of October, but it becomes colder - in the daytime the thermometer rises to +13 ° C, and at night - only up to +8 ° C. The warmest in the central regions of the country. During this period, leaves turn yellow everywhere, the sun shines less, and the sky is increasingly clouded with gloomy clouds. On the coast of the Baltic Sea, in Sopot, the first night frosts are possible.
In November, the weather becomes truly autumnal. Across the country, there is a sharp drop in temperature and a lot of rainfall.
A strong wind often blows. Bad weather brings a lot of trouble to residents of mountainous regions. The average temperature in November is from +5 to +9 ° C, in mountainous regions around +4 ° C. The first frosts are possible at night, and by the end of the month the first snow often falls.
Features of the weather in Poland in winter
With the onset of winter, the ski season opens in Poland. Heavy snowfalls occur in the south and east of the country. There is less precipitation on the Baltic coast, the weather is milder and warmer.
Poland is quite cold in December - the average temperature ranges from -3 to +1 ° C. At night, the thermometers drop to -3, and in some places to -6 ° C. It is warmer at this time on the coast - in the daytime the air warms up to +5 ° C. There are heavy snowfalls in the mountains, and the air temperature drops to minus 5-10 ° C.
The next winter month is characterized by an even greater cooling, but a decrease in precipitation. In January, the coast of the Baltic Sea is characterized by mild weather and an average daytime temperature of +1 ° C. Frost intensifies at night - thermometers show -3 ° C. It rarely snows.
In the center and in the east, it is slightly colder - from 0 to -3 ° C during the day, and about -6 ° C at night. It rarely snows, but because of the cold weather, December snow does not melt. It is sunny and frosty in the mountains - down to -10 ° C.
In February, warming is observed throughout the country - the temperature rises to +2 ° C. At night the frost still lasts down to -5 ° C. It is snowy and cold in the mountains - from -3 to -5 ° C.
The best time to travel to Poland, taking into account the weather
To improve your health and visit one of the health resorts, you can come to Poland at any time of the year, but it is most comfortable to plan such tours from May to September. For a beach holiday, it is best to choose the summer months - from June to August.
For visiting excursions, acquaintance with historical monuments, the period from late spring to mid-September, when the weather is warm, dry, is better suited.
A lot of interesting things await travelers in winter. In the south of the country, there are popular ski resorts - Zakopane and Krynica, where it is best to go from December to the end of March.
In addition, you should definitely visit the thematic fairs on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, as well as visit one of the biggest holidays - the Independence Day of Poland, which is celebrated annually on November 11.
Finally
The unique climatic conditions in Poland suggest different types of recreation: in summer you can relax on the shores of the Baltic Sea, and in winter, when it snows, go skiing on one of the ski slopes. For travel, it is better to choose the warm months: May, June, July and August. December, January, February and the first half of March are perfect for winter holidays.
