AI-generatedGiżycko at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 654 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 120 m
Climate in Giżycko
Giżycko has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Giżycko is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Giżycko
The best time to visit Giżycko is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 91 mm of precipitation.
Giżycko through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Giżycko in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Giżycko in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Giżycko in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–18 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Giżycko in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–2 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Giżycko for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
06:5917:38
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:37–07:48 · evening 16:49–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:37 · evening 18:00–18:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Giżycko compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Giżycko in October?
In October, Giżycko is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giżycko.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 40 min06:59 – 17:38
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %39 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
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
Compare two months in Giżycko
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Giżycko: score 78 against 35. In May, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 58 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Giżycko month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January0° · 1.2 h
In January, Giżycko is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in January17February1° · 2.3 h
In February, Giżycko is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in February21March6° · 4.1 h
In March, Giżycko is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in March56April13° · 6.2 h
In April, Giżycko is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine 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 Giżycko.
Giżycko in April78May19° · 7.6 h
In May, Giżycko is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in May78June22° · 7.7 h
In June, Giżycko is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in June74July24° · 7.4 h
In July, Giżycko is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in July77August24° · 6.8 h
In August, Giżycko is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in August76September18° · 5.0 h
In September, Giżycko is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in September35October12° · 2.8 h
In October, Giżycko is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in October16November6° · 1.3 h
In November, Giżycko is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in November15December2° · 1.0 h
In December, Giżycko is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Giżycko.
Giżycko in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Giżycko
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 0° | −5° | 1.2 h | 12 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 1° | −4° | 2.3 h | 10 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 6° | −2° | 4.1 h | 10 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 13° | 3° | 6.2 h | 9 | 39 |
| MayMay | 78 | 19° | 8° | 7.6 h | 12 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 22° | 11° | 7.7 h | 12 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 24° | 14° | 7.4 h | 14 | 91 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 24° | 13° | 6.8 h | 11 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 18° | 9° | 5.0 h | 9 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 35 | 12° | 5° | 2.8 h | 11 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 6° | 1° | 1.3 h | 11 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 2° | −3° | 1.0 h | 11 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
54.04° N, 21.76° E · 120 m · Europe/Warsaw
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Giżycko
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 2.8 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Giżycko, 26 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Giżycko: 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, Giżycko has about 11 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Giżycko
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 85 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Giżycko
How breezy and how cloudy Giżycko is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Giżycko typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Giżycko: mostly cloudy, with about 2.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Giżycko
How often the day gets hot in Giżycko (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Giżycko has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Giżycko
When Giżycko is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Giżycko.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Giżycko
Weather for your travel dates
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Giżycko in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Giżycko has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 35
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Poland
- Currency
- Polish Zloty (PLN)
- Language
- Polish
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +48
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Giżycko vs Węgorzewo
In October the holiday weather in Giżycko and Węgorzewo is about equally good (score 35 vs 35). During the day it is about as warm in Węgorzewo as in Giżycko.
| in October | Giżycko | Węgorzewo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Giżycko
When is the best time to visit Giżycko?
The best time to visit Giżycko is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Giżycko?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Giżycko?
The wettest month is July with 91 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Giżycko get?
Giżycko gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Giżycko in?
Giżycko is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Giżycko?
A nonstop flight from London to Giżycko takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Giżycko?
Giżycko has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 78, summer holidays 76, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 14.