Climate Insights for Gdansk

Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Hottest
August
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low30°F low
Wettest
July
103 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
June, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gdansk is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 661 mm of precipitation falls per year. Gdansk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gdansk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Gdansk is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 26 in of precipitation falls per year. Gdansk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gdansk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 30°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: -1°FebMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°MarMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°AprMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 3°MayMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 7°JunMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 12°JulMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 14°AugMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°OctMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 30°FFebMax: 39°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FAprMax: 54°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 39°FAverage: 36°FMin: 33°F
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Temperatures in Gdansk vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Gdansk vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 66°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 33°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 9mmMarPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 3in
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Gdansk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 661 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 34 mm. That's 70 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 44cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 18cm.Gdansk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.3 in. That's 2.8 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 17in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Gdansk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Gdansk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan1°33°F
Feb1°34°F
Mar4°39°F
Apr8°47°F
May13°55°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct10°50°F
Nov5°41°F
Dec2°36°F

The best time to visit Gdansk is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 66 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Gdansk is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 30°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gdansk based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gdansk based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-1 °C30 °F
2 °C36 °F
18 km/h11 mph
49 mm1.9 in
18 cm7 in
Feb
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C39 °F
17 km/h11 mph
42 mm1.7 in
9 cm3 in
Mar
0 °C33 °F
8 °C46 °F
15 km/h10 mph
34 mm1.3 in
4 cm2 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
12 °C54 °F
15 km/h10 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
14 km/h9 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
23 °C73 °F
13 km/h8 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
23 °C74 °F
12 km/h8 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
19 °C67 °F
14 km/h9 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
13 °C56 °F
17 km/h11 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
7 °C44 °F
16 km/h10 mph
43 mm1.7 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
0 °C33 °F
4 °C39 °F
18 km/h11 mph
43 mm1.7 in
9 cm3 in