Weather in Poland

The best time to come to Poland for a bike trip is from April to September, sometimes October depending on the year. Considering the climate zone in which Poland is located, a cyclist planning to travel to Poland must be prepared for all conditions. From colder days with rainfall to hot days with the scorching sun. That is why we apply the principle of dressing up in layers, the so-called onion.

What is worth having with you:

• a puff sleeve or a thin hat for your head
• a raincoat and wind jacket
• a long sleeve jacket
• a short-sleeve T-shirt
• warmer pants in case of a cool down
• rainproof trousers
• bicycle leggings
• short bicycle shorts
• high socks
• bike footwear
• shoe protectors
• bike gloves
• sunglasses
• UV-filter cream for strong sunshine

Poland is located in the temperate warm transitional climate zone. What distinguishes such a location? First of all, frequent weather changes, fluctuations and the duration of individual seasons. The annual average precipitation in Poland is 500-600 mm, but this varies depending on the region. One thing is certain, if you are going to Poland you must be prepared for all weather conditions, no matter when you plan your trip.

As it is best to come to Poland for a bike trip in the months from April to October, we will focus on these months. At the very bottom of the text, we wrote how to prepare for your trip to Poland.

What type of climate does Poland have? Weather in Poland is influenced by Marine – Mild Winter climate. Mild with no dry season, warm summer. The average temperature of all months is lower than 22°C (72°F). At least four months with average temperatures are over 50°F (10°C). Rainfall spread equally all year around.

What is the warmest month in Poland? The hottest month is July, when the max temperature is about 26℃ Usually the fifth week is the hottest. But be aware of Rain, Thunderstorm, and Fog. Which month is the coldest in Poland? The coldest month is January. In this month temperature could be even -6℃ at night! In the fourth week, you should wear the warmest clothing. And be prepared for Snow, Rain, and Fog

Poland weather conditions throughout the year

Poland is a country located in Central Europe, but in the geopolitical sense belonging to Eastern Europe. Generally, Poland has a moderate climate, but expanding to the east, the climate becomes continental. The climate in Poland is affected by the air masses from the west and cold, polar from the north.
Like other European countries from the region, Poland’s summer months are sunny, spring and autumn are pleasant while winters can be very sharp with a lot of rainfall. The average temperature in Poland annually varies greatly from region to region, depending on the distance from the Baltic Sea. The average annual temperature ranges from 8 ℃ – 10 ℃, in summer the temperature is in the range of 18 ℃ – 30 ℃. The highest temperatures in the summer period are in the area of Lower Silesia, and they can range from 25 ℃ – 35 ℃ and the lowest are in the area of Podlaskie Voivodeship.
The greatest amount of “sun” is mainly on the Baltic coast and during the winter in the mountains, where the temperature is constantly 20 ℃ – 25 ℃ during the summer. The temperature in winter is much lower and the average is from -6 ℃ to 3 ℃, depending on the region. In the west, the average temperature in January is 0 ℃ to -1 ℃, in the northeast from -4.5 to -5.5 ℃, and in the mountains in the south of the country is around -7 ℃.
As for precipitation, the most rainfall (800 to 1000 mm) is in mountainous areas, fewer are in the lake area and the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains (600 to 800 mm), and at least are in the central lowland area (450 to 600 mm). In Poland is possible during the winter months of the cold winters to appear snowstorms.

Alicia Roberts | Hikersbay.com