Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Zakopane in October
Zakopane cools off: highs slip to 51°F (11°C), from 61°F in September, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What October feels like
It's cool, with highs near 51°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 35°F (2°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (71 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are August.
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in September to 60/100.
- Our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Zakopane in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Gubałówka
Funicular to a ridge with a full panorama of the Tatras.
Why now October scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kasprowy Wierch Cable Car
Cable car to 1,987 m on the Polish-Slovak border ridge.
Why now Highs near 51°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Morskie Oko
Glacial lake under granite peaks, the Tatras' best-known view.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Góralski Browar
Brewery restaurant on Krupówki pouring its own beers.
Karczma Zapiecek
Wooden highlander inn serving Podhale dishes, with live folk band most evenings.
Nearby in October
- Wieliczka in October~48 mi · highs 57°F, 2.3 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Kraków in October~53 mi · highs 58°F, 2.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Budapest in October~131 mi · highs 62°F, 2.0 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Vienna in October~179 mi · highs 60°F, 2.1 in rain · 5°C (9°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Zakopane?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are August, at up to 84. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. Our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Zakopane in October?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zakopane in October?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Zakopane in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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