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August is the best time to visit Zakopane on the climate data: August scores 84/100, with highs around 71°F (21°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. May – July and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 28°F to 71°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 38.5 in (978 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 28°F-2°C | 30°F-1°C | 39°F4°C | 51°F11°C | 60°F16°C | 66°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 71°F21°C | 61°F16°C | 51°F11°C | 41°F5°C | 31°F-1°C |
| Avg low | 16°F-9°C | 17°F-8°C | 24°F-5°C | 33°F1°C | 42°F6°C | 49°F10°C | 53°F12°C | 52°F11°C | 43°F6°C | 35°F2°C | 28°F-2°C | 20°F-7°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.2 in56 mm | 2.2 in55 mm | 2.4 in61 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 4.6 in117 mm | 4.9 in124 mm | 5.4 in137 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 2.8 in71 mm | 2.2 in56 mm | 2.1 in53 mm |
| Humidity | 95% | 94% | 88% | 81% | 80% | 79% | 77% | 75% | 79% | 86% | 92% | 94% |
| Cloud | 81% | 80% | 72% | 65% | 69% | 69% | 64% | 59% | 64% | 70% | 78% | 81% |
| Comfort | 41 | 42 | 44 | 64 | 71 | 77 | 77 | 84 | 77 | 60 | 42 | 41 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 713 m (2,339 ft), close to Zakopane's own ~819 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 28–31°F (-2–-1°C) and lows down to 16°F (-9°C). It's the driest season, with only about 6.5 in (164 mm) of rain or snow, 17% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 41/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 39°F highs in March to 60°F by May. About 9.5 in (242 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. May score well without being the very best (season average 60/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 66–71°F (19–21°C). It's the wettest season, with about 14.0 in (356 mm) of rain, 36% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 49°F (10°C). August is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).
Temperatures slide from 61°F highs in September to 41°F by November. About 8.5 in (216 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in November. Comfort scores bottom out in November; the season averages 60/100.
By comfort score: 4 Great, 3 Good and 5 Tough. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
August is the best time to visit Zakopane on the climate data: August scores 84/100, with highs around 71°F (21°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. May – July and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 5.4 in (137 mm) of rain. December is the driest, with about 2.1 in (53 mm). The yearly total is around 38.5 in (978 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C) and highs of 28°F (-2°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 71°F (21°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 77%, and highs peak around 71°F (21°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – March, bottoming out around 16°F (-9°C) in January.
Poll the group on August dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
