Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Zakopane in November
Zakopane cools off: highs slip to 41°F (5°C), from 51°F in October, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 50 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Highs only reach about 41°F (5°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (56 mm) for the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 50 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are August.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 28°F.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (10°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 60/100 in October to 42/100.
- Our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zakopane in November
With highs near 41°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Gazdowo Kuźnia
Timber-walled inn at the top of Krupówki for pierogi and grilled meats.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Tatra Museum
Museum of Podhale highlander life, nature and art.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery
Wooden 19th-century church and cemetery with carved highlander grave markers.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Góralski Browar
Brewery restaurant on Krupówki pouring its own beers.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Karczma Zapiecek
Wooden highlander inn serving Podhale dishes, with live folk band most evenings.
Why now A cozy break on a 41°F day.
Nearby in November
- Wieliczka in November~48 mi · highs 46°F, 1.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Kraków in November~53 mi · highs 47°F, 1.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Budapest in November~131 mi · highs 49°F, 1.7 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Vienna in November~179 mi · highs 49°F, 1.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Zakopane?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are August. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain. Our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Zakopane in November?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Zakopane in November?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Zakopane in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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