Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Zakopane in September
Zakopane cools off: highs slip to 61°F (16°C), from 71°F in August, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
It scores 77/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are mild at around 61°F (16°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 43°F (6°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (89 mm).
Plan around September
September is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (August).
- Comfort slips from 84/100 in August to 77/100.
- September sits inside the May – Sep window our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 43°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Zakopane in September
September 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.
Kościeliska Valley
Gentle forested valley with caves and streams, good for families.
Why now September scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Krupówki
Main pedestrian street of shops, wooden inns and market stalls.
Why now Highs near 61°F and 3.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in September
- Wieliczka in September~48 mi · highs 68°F, 2.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Kraków in September~53 mi · highs 69°F, 2.9 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
- Budapest in September~131 mi · highs 73°F, 2.2 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Vienna in September~179 mi · highs 71°F, 3.1 in rain · 6°C (10°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Zakopane?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 77/100 against a best of 84 in August. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends.
How cold is Zakopane in September?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zakopane in September?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Zakopane in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 43°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 September
- Kraków & the Tatras May – Sep
Planning Zakopane in September?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.