AI-generatedHel at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 662 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Hel
Hel has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Hel is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hel
The best time to visit Hel is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is July with 93 mm.
Hel through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hel in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Hel in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Hel in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Hel in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
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
Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – 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: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:1117:49
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 06:49–08:01 · evening 17:00–18:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:35–06:49 · evening 18:12–18:26
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 Hel 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 10° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 11°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Sea | 15° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Hel in October?
In October, Hel is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 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 Hel.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 38 min07:11 – 17:49
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Hel
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Hel: score 54 against 9. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 54better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 15° |
| Sea | 13.1° | 19.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 62 mmbetter | 72 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hel month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · Sea 4° · 1.5 h
In January, Hel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hel.
Hel in January11February3° · Sea 3° · 2.6 h
In February, Hel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hel.
Hel in February17March6° · Sea 3° · 4.5 h
In March, Hel is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 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 Hel.
Hel in March26April12° · Sea 5° · 6.9 h
In April, Hel is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hel.
Hel in April28May17° · Sea 10° · 8.2 h
In May, Hel is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hel.
Hel in May36June21° · Sea 15° · 8.2 h
In June, Hel is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hel.
Hel in June49July23° · Sea 18° · 7.9 h
In July, Hel is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hel – and yet one of the best months here.
Hel in July54August23° · Sea 19° · 7.2 h
In August, Hel is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hel – and yet one of the best months here.
Hel in August20September18° · Sea 17° · 5.3 h
In September, Hel 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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hel.
Hel in September9October12° · Sea 13° · 3.2 h
In October, Hel is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 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 Hel.
Hel in October10November7° · Sea 10° · 1.7 h
In November, Hel is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 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 Hel.
Hel in November9December4° · Sea 7° · 1.3 h
In December, Hel is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hel.
Hel in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hel
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 2° | −1° | 4.4° | 1.5 h | 12 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 3° | −1° | 3.2° | 2.6 h | 11 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 6° | 0° | 3.3° | 4.5 h | 10 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 12° | 3° | 5.4° | 6.9 h | 9 | 39 |
| MayMay | 28 | 17° | 8° | 9.6° | 8.2 h | 11 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 36 | 21° | 12° | 14.5° | 8.2 h | 12 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 23° | 15° | 17.8° | 7.9 h | 14 | 93 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 23° | 15° | 19.1° | 7.2 h | 11 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 18° | 12° | 16.9° | 5.3 h | 9 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 12° | 7° | 13.1° | 3.2 h | 12 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 7° | 4° | 9.5° | 1.7 h | 11 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 4° | 0° | 6.5° | 1.3 h | 12 | 52 |
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
54.60° N, 18.80° E · 1 m · Europe/Warsaw
Sea temperature in Hel
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.6 – 14.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hel ranges from 3.2 °C in February to 19.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 17.9 and 20.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.4° | 3.1° | 5.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.2° | 1.8° | 4.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.3° | 1.8° | 4.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.4° | 3.7° | 6.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.6° | 8.2° | 11.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.5° | 12.6° | 17.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.8° | 15.8° | 19.4° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.1° | 17.9° | 20.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.9° | 15.7° | 18.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.1° | 11.6° | 14.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.5° | 8.6° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.5° | 5.2° | 7.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Hel
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 3.2 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Hel, 30 % 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 in Hel: 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, Hel has about 12 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hel
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 90 min
- Fair skin
- about 110 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 and clouds in Hel
How breezy and how cloudy Hel 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 Hel typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Hel: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 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 and humidity in Hel
How often the day gets hot in Hel (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, Hel 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 in Hel
Snow is possible in Hel, but no month makes it likely: 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 Hel.
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 Hel
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Hel 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.
Hel has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 52) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 9
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,330 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.
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Hel compared
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Hel vs Gdynia
In October the holiday weather in Hel and Gdynia is about equally good (score 9 vs 7). During the day it is about as warm in Gdynia as in Hel. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Hel | Gdynia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Hel
When is the best time to visit Hel?
The best time to visit Hel is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hel?
The sea temperature in Hel ranges from 3.2 °C in February to 19.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Hel in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Hel?
July 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 Hel?
Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is July with 93 mm. The driest month is March with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hel get?
Hel gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Hel in?
Hel is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hel?
A nonstop flight from London to Hel takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,330 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hel?
Hel has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 52) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 30, summer holidays 52, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 9.