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The climate of Zakopane

The current climate in Zakopane features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Zakopane, Poland.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Zakopane in recent years was 31°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in January 2017.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Zakopane gets 1132 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 177 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

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Best time to visit Zakopane?

The best time to visit Zakopane for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Zakopane.

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Climate Table of Zakopane

The climate table of Zakopane shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 0 3 6 10 15 20 21 22 15 13 7 2
Temp. min (°C) -6 -5 -3 1 6 10 12 11 7 4 0 -4
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Precipitation (mm) 60 58 42 83 141 111 173 148 126 78 54 58
Snow (cm) 46 36 17 15 1,9 0 0 0 0,4 7,0 17 37
UV Index 2 4 5 6 7 7 7 7 5 4 2 2

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Temperature charts

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

Average Temperature per Month in Zakopane

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Yearly Temperature in Zakopane

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Zakopane, 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.

Average Precipitation per Month in Zakopane

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Zakopane

Average Snowfall per Month in Zakopane

Total Yearly Snowfall in Zakopane

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Zakopane, Poland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Zakopane

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Average weather in Zakopane by month

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