Best Time to Visit Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Warsaw.
Warsaw does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 18.5°C / 65.3°F) and driest (January, 24 mm / 0.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -2°C / 28.4°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in July, with rainfall from 24 mm / 0.9 in (January) to 74 mm / 2.9 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Warsaw's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 18°C64.4°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| September | 13.2°C55.8°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| July | 18.5°C65.3°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
No month at Warsaw matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Warsaw?
Warsaw doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~24 mm / 0.9 in) and July (warmest, 18.5°C / 65.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Poland's national average.
When is the rainy season in Warsaw?
The rainy season at Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 39 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is July (74 mm / 2.9 in).
What is the driest month in Warsaw?
The driest month in Warsaw is January, averaging about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -2°C / 28.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Warsaw?
The least comfortable months for travel to Warsaw — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 74 mm / 2.9 in in July, and the coldest month averages -2°C / 28.4°F.
Is Warsaw climate different from Poland overall?
Yes, usually. Our Warsaw figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Poland figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Warsaw specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.