The weather in May in Poland

It's pleasantly warm in May in Poland with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 12°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Poland. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Poland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2014, Poland reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Poland

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Poland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Poland New York
Average temperature 19°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 74 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 11 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Poland with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Poland is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Poland for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Poland is based on weather data from Kraków. Other places, like WarsawGdańsk, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Poland to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Poland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Poland

Temperature in May in Poland over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Poland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Poland

Total precipitation in May in Poland over the years

Daily UV index in May in Poland

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Poland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Poland

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Nice and warm, but not too hot, ideal for hiking and relaxing. There were a few days of rain, but overall the weather was good.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Poland by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Poland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.