About Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains in the south, and borders Lithuania and Russia to the northeast; Belarus and Ukraine to the east; Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south; and Germany to the west. The territory has a varied landscape, diverse ecosystems, and a temperate climate. Poland is composed of sixteen voivodeships and is the fifth most populous member state of the European Union (EU), with over 38 million people, and the fifth largest EU country by land area, covering 312,696 km2 (120,733 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Warsaw; other major cities include Kraków, Wrocław, Łódź, Poznań, and Gdańsk.
Climate in Warsaw
Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.
Monthly climate normals for Warsaw, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 4.6°C | 0.2°C | 41mm | 102h |
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| February | 7°C | 0.9°C | 75mm | 145h |
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| March | 9.3°C | 0.6°C | 28mm | 246h |
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| April | 14.9°C | 3.1°C | 8mm | 313h |
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| May | 16.4°C | 7°C | 98mm | 318h |
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| June | 23.4°C | 14.6°C | 171mm | 334h |
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| July | 24°C | 14.5°C | 36mm | 385h |
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| August | 25.6°C | 15.6°C | 85mm | 338h |
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| September | 20.7°C | 11.1°C | 86mm | 266h |
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| October | 14°C | 8°C | 97mm | 155h |
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| November | 8.2°C | 3.7°C | 18mm | 120h |
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| December | 4°C | 0.2°C | 38mm | 95h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Poland has an eventful history, and a strong basis for its bourgeoning tourism industry. it offers a fair share of countryside, vibrant urbanity, and a culture in connection to its thousand-year history.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
- Auschwitz
- Białowieża Forest
- Centennial Hall
- Churches of Peace
- Kalwaria Zebrzydowska park
- Kraków Old Town
- Krzemionki Prehistoric Striped Flint Mining Region
- Malbork Castle
- Medieval Town of Toruń
Upcoming public holidays
Full source list on About.