Climate and monthly weather forecast
Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw, the Capital and largest city of Poland, has a humid continental climate (Köppen climatic classification Cfb or Dfb) with winters that are cold, snowy, and cloudy and moderately warm, sunny but rainy summers. Conveniently located in the lovely Masovian Plain, Warsaw experiences four distinct seasons and is generally mildly sunny and receives moderately low rainfall all year with most of it being in summer.

Winter comes to Warsaw with the coldest temperatures in the range of 0°C (32°F) and -6°C (21.2°F). The nights are exceptionally icy and chilly, especially when the Russian cold air masses arrive and temperatures go below -6°C (21.2°F). Moderately high frequent snowfall results in mild accumulation of snow on the ground throughout the winter. The general weather description for the winter period is - chilly, mildly wet and snowy with dark grey skies.

Summertime in Warsaw is mildly warm and pleasant with temperatures in the tolerable range of 11°C (51.8°F) and 23°C (73.4°F) rendering the city in one of the loveliest weather of the year. Most tourists visit Warsaw in summer as the weather is not freezing and, while the temperatures do not hit the highs of above 25°C (77°F).
Rainfall experienced in summer remains the highest of the year with an average precipitation of 71mm (2.8"). Most days during summer are sunny to the tune of seven and a half hours of sunshine per day.

Spring and autumn have unstable weather. Spring starts with a cold period with mild snow falls before lifting into warm and pleasant days albeit mildly rainy. Autumn alternates between mildly cold and pleasant weather in the first few weeks, before turning cold, wet, and dull in the last weeks closer to winter.

The best time to visit Warsaw is in summer, between June and August when the weather is the most pleasant and temperatures most tolerable. Without the chill of winter and devoid of scorching temperatures, summer offers the best time to tour Warsaw and its great historical culture. Visiting the museums and great monuments in Warsaw under the wonderful weather makes a great bucket list. The nights might get cold and chilly and as such warm dressing remains essential. As much as the days are warm and pleasant, rainfall is not scarce and most afternoons get interrupted by mildly heavy showers.

Visiting Warsaw during the winter between December and February is challenging. The weather is freezing, and the temperatures are extremely low. Days are chilly, mildly wet, and appear dark and icy due to the constant gray skies - making winter the worst season for sight-seeing Warsaw. The cold air masses from Russia are common in winter and make the weather even colder. The nights are cold as temperatures drop to 6°C (42.8°F) or less, making the weather almost unbearable.

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Warsaw, Poland, with an average temperature varying between 0.4°C (32.7°F) and -4.8°C (23.4°F). With an average high-temperature of 0.4°C (32.7°F) and an average low-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F), January is the coldest month. Weather in January »

February, the last month of the winter in Warsaw, is another cold month, with an average temperature varying between 1.9°C (35.4°F) and -4°C (24.8°F). In Warsaw, the average high-temperature in February is relatively the same as in January - a still wintry 1.9°C (35.4°F). Weather in February »

March, the first month of the spring in Warsaw, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min -1°C (30.2°F) and max 6.8°C (44.2°F). In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a wintry 1.9°C (35.4°F) in February to a chilly 6.8°C (44.2°F). Weather in March »

April in Warsaw, Poland, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.1°C (55.6°F) and 3.1°C (37.6°F). In April, the average high-temperature rises from a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F) in March to a mild 13.1°C (55.6°F). Weather in April »

May, the last month of the spring in Warsaw, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.1°C (46.6°F) and 19.3°C (66.7°F). In Warsaw, the average high-temperature in May rises from a mild 13.1°C (55.6°F) in April to an enjoyable 19.3°C (66.7°F). Weather in May »

The first month of the summer, June, is a pleasant month in Warsaw, Poland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F). In June, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in May - a pleasant 21.9°C (71.4°F). Weather in June »

July is a warm summer month in Warsaw, Poland, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 12.9°C (55.2°F). With an average high-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F), July is the warmest month. Weather in July »

August, the last month of the summer in Warsaw, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.3°C (54.1°F) and max 23.4°C (74.1°F). In August, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in July - a still moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F). Weather in August »

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a comfortable month in Warsaw, Poland, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.9°C (64.2°F) and min 8.6°C (47.5°F). In Warsaw, the average high-temperature in September drops from a warm 23.4°C (74.1°F) in August to an enjoyable 17.9°C (64.2°F). Weather in September »

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Warsaw, Poland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and an average low of 4.4°C (39.9°F). In October, the average high-temperature decreases from an enjoyable 17.9°C (64.2°F) in September to a cool 12.3°C (54.1°F). Weather in October »

The last month of the autumn, November, is another cold month in Warsaw, Poland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5.5°C (41.9°F) and an average low of 0.3°C (32.5°F). In Warsaw, Poland, the average high-temperature in November drops from a fresh 12.3°C (54.1°F) in October to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F). Weather in November »

December, the first month of the winter in Warsaw, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min -2.8°C (27°F) and max 1.9°C (35.4°F). In Warsaw, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F) in November to a still wintry 1.9°C (35.4°F). Weather in December »