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Zakopane in May
Zakopane warms up: highs climb to 60°F (16°C), from 51°F in April, with lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain.
It scores 71/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (117 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (16°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 42°F (6°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (117 mm).
With about 15 h 06 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (August).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 14.9 in (378 mm) in total.
- Comfort improves from 64/100 in April to 71/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 42°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zakopane in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Tatra Museum
Museum of Podhale highlander life, nature and art.
Gazdowo Kuźnia
Timber-walled inn at the top of Krupówki for pierogi and grilled meats.
Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery
Wooden 19th-century church and cemetery with carved highlander grave markers.
Krupówki
Main pedestrian street of shops, wooden inns and market stalls.
Why now May scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kościeliska Valley
Gentle forested valley with caves and streams, good for families.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Wieliczka in May~48 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Kraków in May~53 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Budapest in May~131 mi · highs 72°F, 2.6 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Vienna in May~179 mi · highs 70°F, 3.3 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Zakopane in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Zakopane?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 71/100 against a best of 84 in August. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends.
How cold is Zakopane in May?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zakopane in May?
Some: about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Zakopane in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 42°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Zakopane
Routes in season in May
- Kraków & the Tatras May – Sep
Planning Zakopane in May?
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