Gdańsk at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 662 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Gdańsk
Gdańsk has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Gdańsk is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Gdańsk in October?
In October, Gdańsk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 39 min07:12 – 17:50
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Warsaw
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %45 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Gdańsk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 14.1 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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The sea temperature in Gdańsk ranges from 3.1 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.0 and 20.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.3° | 2.9° | 5.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.1° | 1.6° | 3.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.3° | 1.8° | 4.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.7° | 3.9° | 6.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.0° | 8.4° | 11.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.9° | 12.7° | 17.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.1° | 16.2° | 19.8° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.2° | 18.0° | 20.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.9° | 15.7° | 18.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.2° | 11.7° | 14.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.5° | 8.6° | 10.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.4° | 5.1° | 7.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Gdańsk
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Gdańsk, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Gdańsk: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Gdańsk has about 12 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 2° | −2° | 4.3° | 2.0 h | 12 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 3° | −2° | 3.1° | 3.2 h | 11 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 7° | 0° | 3.3° | 5.1 h | 10 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 12° | 4° | 5.7° | 7.3 h | 9 | 39 |
| MayMay | 78 | 17° | 8° | 10.0° | 8.3 h | 11 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 21° | 12° | 14.9° | 8.3 h | 12 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 22° | 15° | 18.1° | 8.0 h | 14 | 93 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 23° | 15° | 19.2° | 7.4 h | 11 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 18° | 12° | 16.9° | 5.9 h | 9 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 13° | 7° | 13.2° | 3.8 h | 12 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 7° | 3° | 9.5° | 2.1 h | 11 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 3° | 0° | 6.4° | 1.6 h | 12 | 52 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
54.35° N, 18.65° E · 8 m · Europe/Warsaw
Best time to visit Gdańsk
The best time to visit Gdańsk is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in July and in October; the wettest month is July with 93 mm.
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Oct
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Gdańsk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January2° · Sea 4° · 2 h
In January, Gdańsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 46 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in January17February3° · Sea 3° · 3 h
In February, Gdańsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 39 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in February25March7° · Sea 3° · 5 h
In March, Gdańsk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 36 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in March54April12° · Sea 6° · 7 h
In April, Gdańsk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in April78May17° · Sea 10° · 8 h
In May, Gdańsk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in May81June21° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In June, Gdańsk is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in June76July22° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In July, Gdańsk is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in July79August23° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Gdańsk is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in August78September18° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In September, Gdańsk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in September38October13° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In October, Gdańsk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in October15November7° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In November, Gdańsk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
Gdańsk in November14December3° · Sea 6° · 2 h
In December, Gdańsk is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 52 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gdańsk.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,320 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Gdańsk
When is the best time to visit Gdańsk?
The best time to visit Gdańsk is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Gdańsk?
The sea temperature in Gdańsk ranges from 3.1 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Gdańsk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Gdańsk?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Gdańsk?
Rain is most frequent in July and in October; the wettest month is July with 93 mm. The driest month is March with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gdańsk get?
Gdańsk gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Gdańsk in?
Gdańsk uses the time zone Europe/Warsaw: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gdańsk?
A nonstop flight from London to Gdańsk takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,320 km.
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