December weather forecast
Poland

December in Poland is a true winter month, marked by cold temperatures, short days, and often snow-covered landscapes. Average temperatures during this month range from -2°C (28.4°F) to 2°C (35.6°F). Frosty mornings and chilly nights become the norm, and snowfall is common across the country.

In Warsaw, the capital city, temperatures can fluctuate between -2°C (28.4°F) and 3°C (37.4°F). Gdansk, despite being moderated by the Baltic Sea, experiences similar cold conditions with temperatures between -1°C (30.2°F) to 3°C (37.4°F). Zakopane, situated in the southern Tatra Mountains, sees lower temperatures ranging from -6°C (21.2°F) to -1°C (30.2°F).

December sees a moderate amount of precipitation, with averages between 30mm (1.18") to 40mm (1.57"). This typically falls as snow, contributing to the beautiful winter landscapes of the country. The onset of snow is particularly noticeable in the mountainous regions, where skiing and other winter sports become popular.

Daylight hours are at their shortest during December, with only about 7 hours of daylight around the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. Despite this, the charm of the winter season is felt throughout the country, with Christmas markets, festive decorations, and holiday celebrations adding a sense of warmth and festivity.

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• Warsaw - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Warsaw, Poland, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight. December is the month with the lowest UV index in Warsaw with an average maximum UV index of 0.
• Kraków - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Kraków, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight. With an average of 8h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kraków.
• Gdańsk - December »
  In Gdańsk during December, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of snow. In Gdańsk in December, during 13.6 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Poznań - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Poznań, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight. With an average maximum UV index of 0, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Poznań, Poland.
• Szczecin - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Szczecin, Poland, with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight. On the first day of December in Szczecin, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 15:46.
• Katowice - December »
  In Katowice during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. In Katowice, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of snow.
• Bialystok - December »
  In Bialystok, Poland, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 126mm (4.96") of snow is typically accumulated. December has the shortest days of the year in Bialystok with an average of 7h and 36min of daylight.
• Lublin - December »
  In Lublin in December, during 13.8 snowfall days, 123mm (4.84") of snow is typically accumulated. In Lublin in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Torun - December »
  January, November and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Torun, Poland. In Torun in December, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kielce - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Kielce with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight. With an average of 8h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kielce.
• Rzeszow - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Rzeszow, Poland, is December, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight. The final month of the year, December, welcomes the wintertime to Rzeszow with marked changes in the city's weather.
• Gdynia - December »
  With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gdynia. With an average of 7h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gdynia.