- Rain mm/yr
- 1,126
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-and-climate.com, weather-atlas.com
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- Zakopane experiences dramatically changeable mountain weather—temperature can fluctuate 5-7°C (45°F) within a single day. Layering is essential regardless of season.
- Precipitation is very frequent: roughly 12-20 wet days per month year-round. A waterproof jacket and umbrella are indispensable.
- June offers one of the best balances: long daylight (sunset ~9pm), pleasant temperatures, and notably fewer crowds than July-August.
- May is the wettest month by total rainfall; combined with frequent rainy days (20+), it's the least favorable for outdoor activities.
- Winter is peak season (December-February) with heavy snowfall and excellent skiing, but expect crowds and higher prices, especially around holidays.
- October and November are the 'driest' months in terms of rainy days (12 each) and see the fewest tourists—good for a quieter visit.
- Humidity is high year-round (72-92%), particularly elevated in November and January.
Best Months
June
- Reason
- Long daylight, lush greenery, fewer visitors than July-August, pleasant temperatures
July
- Reason
- Warmest month, peak summer season, though very rainy and crowded
August
- Reason
- Warmest month, peak summer season, slightly drier than July
September
- Reason
- Excellent for hiking, good weather, summer crowds thin, larch trees turn gold
January
- Reason
- Best skiing conditions, heavy snow cover, winter activities peak
February
- Reason
- Best skiing conditions, heavy snow cover, winter activities peak
Worst Months
November
- Reason
- Transition to winter, limited activities, rainy and cold
March
- Reason
- Cold spring transitional period, unpredictable weather, some trails snow-covered
April
- Reason
- Warm days but cold nights, lingering snow at altitude, rainy conditions
May
- Reason
- Rainiest month overall, frequent precipitation
Rainfall
- Annual Mm
- 1126
- Rainy Season
- May through August experience heaviest rainfall (69-120 mm monthly)
Driest Month
- Month
- January
- Precipitation Mm
- 60
- Note
- Mostly snowfall rather than rain
Wettest Month
- Month
- July
- Precipitation Mm
- 151
- Note
- Frequent afternoon thunderstorms
Snowfall
- Season
- December to April
- Peak Month
- December
- Ski Season
- December to April
- Annual Snow Days
- 68.3
- Peak Snowfall Mm
- 350
- Annual Snow Accumulation Mm
- 1350
Best Skiing Months
- January
- February
Off Peak Season
- Note
- October-November fewer tourists; Jan-Mar very low season but major ski period
Months
- January
- February
- March
- April
- October
- November
Peak Tourist Season
- Note
- July and June also high; December sees holiday crowds
Months
- August
Temperature Extremes
Coldest Month
- Month
- January
- Low Celsius
- -7.4
- High Celsius
- -1.4
- Low Fahrenheit
- 19
- High Fahrenheit
- 29
Hottest Month
- Month
- August
- Low Celsius
- 10.3
- High Celsius
- 21.3
- Low Fahrenheit
- 51
- High Fahrenheit
- 70
Precipitation Pattern
Year-round occurrence; 150-180 rainy days annually plus ~70 snow days; frequent but generally light rain; precipitation occurs 220-250 days per year
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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