AI-generatedKarpacz at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 959 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 599 m
Climate in Karpacz
Karpacz has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Karpacz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Karpacz
The best time to visit Karpacz is from May to September. Rain is frequent from March to April, in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 142 mm.
Karpacz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Karpacz in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Karpacz in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Karpacz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–17 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Karpacz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Oct, Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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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
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:1818:07
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 06:58–08:03 · evening 17:22–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:58 · evening 18:28–18:40
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 Karpacz compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Karpacz in October?
In October, Karpacz is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karpacz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:18 – 18:07
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %42 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Karpacz
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Karpacz: score 69 against 35. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 16 |
| Rainfall | 64 mmbetter | 112 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Karpacz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January1° · 1.7 h
In January, Karpacz is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in January14February2° · 2.6 h
In February, Karpacz is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 53 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in February14March6° · 4.0 h
In March, Karpacz is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in March45April12° · 6.0 h
In April, Karpacz is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in April67May17° · 7.0 h
In May, Karpacz is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in May69June20° · 7.0 h
In June, Karpacz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in June64July22° · 7.3 h
In July, Karpacz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 142 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in July69August22° · 7.1 h
In August, Karpacz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in August69September17° · 5.2 h
In September, Karpacz is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in September35October12° · 3.5 h
In October, Karpacz is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in October15November6° · 1.8 h
In November, Karpacz is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in November12December2° · 1.4 h
In December, Karpacz is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 53 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karpacz.
Karpacz in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Karpacz
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 10 | 1° | −6° | 1.7 h | 13 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 2° | −5° | 2.6 h | 12 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 6° | −3° | 4.0 h | 13 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 12° | 1° | 6.0 h | 12 | 59 |
| MayMay | 67 | 17° | 6° | 7.0 h | 16 | 101 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 20° | 9° | 7.0 h | 16 | 112 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 22° | 11° | 7.3 h | 18 | 142 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 22° | 11° | 7.1 h | 15 | 117 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 17° | 7° | 5.2 h | 13 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 35 | 12° | 3° | 3.5 h | 12 | 64 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 6° | −1° | 1.8 h | 11 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 2° | −5° | 1.4 h | 12 | 53 |
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
50.78° N, 15.76° E · 599 m · Europe/Warsaw
Sunshine hours in Karpacz
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 3.5 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Karpacz, 32 % 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 Karpacz: 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, Karpacz has about 12 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Karpacz
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 110 min
- 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 Karpacz
How breezy and how cloudy Karpacz 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 Karpacz typically peaks at 16 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 74 % of the sky over Karpacz: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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.
Snow in Karpacz
When Karpacz 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, Karpacz has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 11 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Karpacz
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Karpacz 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.
Karpacz has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 35
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,130 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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Karpacz vs Špindlerův Mlýn
In October the holiday weather in Karpacz and Špindlerův Mlýn is about equally good (score 35 vs 32). During the day Špindlerův Mlýn is 1 °C cooler than Karpacz.
| in October | Karpacz | Špindlerův Mlýn |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Karpacz ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Karpacz
When is the best time to visit Karpacz?
The best time to visit Karpacz 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 Karpacz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Karpacz?
Rain is frequent from March to April, in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 142 mm. The driest month is February with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Karpacz get?
Karpacz gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Karpacz in?
Karpacz is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Karpacz?
A nonstop flight from London to Karpacz takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,130 km.
Which school holidays are best for Karpacz?
Karpacz has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 67, summer holidays 67, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 11.