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Kołobrzeg weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Kołobrzeg at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 23°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.8°
Sunshine a year
1,810 h
Rain a year
693 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
6 m

Climate in Kołobrzeg

Kołobrzeg 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 3 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Kołobrzeg is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kołobrzeg

The best time to visit Kołobrzeg is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is July with 89 mm.

Kołobrzeg through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Kołobrzeg in spring

Mar – May

23

Poor

  • 7–17 °C by day
  • Sea 6 °C
  • 6.5 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Kołobrzeg in summer

Jun – Aug

44

Fair

  • 20–23 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Kołobrzeg in autumn

Sep – Nov

13

Poor

  • 8–19 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 3.6 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Kołobrzeg in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 3–4 °C by day
  • Sea 4 °C
  • 1.7 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, 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kołobrzeg for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

10

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:2418:03

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 07:02–08:13 · evening 17:14–18:25
Blue hour
Morning 06:48–07:02 · evening 18:25–18:39

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 Kołobrzeg compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°10°
Night-time low9°5°
Sea14°11°
Daylight11.7 h9.6 h

What is the weather like in Kołobrzeg in October?

In October, Kołobrzeg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 39 min07:24 – 18:03
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
70 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
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 %8 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %39 %

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 Kołobrzeg

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Kołobrzeg: score 50 against 10. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Kołobrzeg
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score1050better
Daytime high13°23°
Night-time low7°14°
Sea12.5°18.8°
Sunshine3.5 h7.4 hbetter
Rainy days1313
Rainfall62 mmbetter78 mm
Muggy days0better2

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Kołobrzeg month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January3° · Sea 4° · 1.5 h

In January, Kołobrzeg is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.1 °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 54 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in January
11February4° · Sea 3° · 2.5 h

In February, Kołobrzeg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in February
16March7° · Sea 3° · 4.3 h

In March, Kołobrzeg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in March
26April13° · Sea 6° · 7.0 h

In April, Kołobrzeg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in April
26May17° · Sea 10° · 8.2 h

In May, Kołobrzeg 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 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in May
34June20° · Sea 15° · 8.4 h

In June, Kołobrzeg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 8.4 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 Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in June
48July23° · Sea 18° · 8.3 h

In July, Kołobrzeg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg – and yet one of the best months here.

Kołobrzeg in July
50August23° · Sea 19° · 7.4 h

In August, Kołobrzeg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg – and yet one of the best months here.

Kołobrzeg in August
19September19° · Sea 17° · 5.6 h

In September, Kołobrzeg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in September
10October13° · Sea 13° · 3.5 h

In October, Kołobrzeg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in October
10November8° · Sea 9° · 1.6 h

In November, Kołobrzeg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in November
9December4° · Sea 6° · 1.1 h

In December, Kołobrzeg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kołobrzeg.

Kołobrzeg in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Kołobrzeg

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 7°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 7°Sea 13°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan93°−1°4.1°1.5 h1254
FebruaryFeb114°−1°3.0°2.5 h1048
MarchMar167°1°3.4°4.3 h1044
AprilApr2613°4°5.9°7.0 h939
MayMay2617°8°9.6°8.2 h1258
JuneJun3420°12°14.5°8.4 h1264
JulyJul4823°14°17.9°8.3 h1489
AugustAug5023°14°18.8°7.4 h1378
SeptemberSep1919°11°16.5°5.6 h1159
OctoberOct1013°7°12.5°3.5 h1362
NovemberNov108°3°9.0°1.6 h1148
DecemberDec94°0°6.0°1.1 h1251

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

54.18° N, 15.58° E · 6 m · Europe/Warsaw

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Kołobrzeg

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October12.5°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 13.6 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.5°8 in 10 years 11.7° – 13.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Kołobrzeg ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 18.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

From November to January 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 17.8 and 19.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan4.1°3.1°5.1°cold
FebruaryFeb3.0°1.5°4.1°cold
MarchMar3.4°1.7°4.7°cold
AprilApr5.9°4.4°7.5°cold
MayMay9.6°7.8°10.9°cold
JuneJun14.5°12.9°15.6°cold
JulyJul17.9°16.1°19.3°fresh
AugustAug18.8°17.8°19.8°fresh
SeptemberSep16.5°15.2°17.5°cold
OctoberOct12.5°11.7°13.6°cold
NovemberNov9.0°8.0°10.0°cold
DecemberDec6.0°5.0°7.3°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Kołobrzeg

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,810 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 8.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.5 hDaylight 10.7 hShare of daylight 33 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Kołobrzeg, 33 % 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 Kołobrzeg: 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.

Per year
693 mm on 138 days
Wettest month
Jul · 89 mm
Driest month
Apr · 39 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 62 mm

In October, Kołobrzeg has about 13 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Kołobrzeg

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Kołobrzeg

How breezy and how cloudy Kołobrzeg 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.

Year average
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Kołobrzeg typically peaks at 21 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: Oct – Apr.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 57 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 82 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 3.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Kołobrzeg: 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

Snow in Kołobrzeg

Snow is possible in Kołobrzeg, 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 days a year
12 days
Fresh snow a year
40 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Kołobrzeg.

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 Kołobrzeg

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Kołobrzeg 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.

Kołobrzeg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 49) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    23

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    28

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    49

    FairBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    10

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 3.5 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    9

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 1.3 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 1 h 50 min
Distance
1,120 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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Kołobrzeg vs Ustronie Morskie

In October the holiday weather in Kołobrzeg and Ustronie Morskie is about equally good (score 10 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Ustronie Morskie as in Kołobrzeg. The sea is about equally warm. Ustronie Morskie gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Kołobrzeg vs Ustronie Morskie, in October
in OctoberKołobrzegUstronie Morskie
Holiday weather score109
Daytime high13°13°
Sea13°13°
Sunshine4 h3 h
Rainy days1313
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberKołobrzeg 13°Ustronie Morskie 13°
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Frequently asked questions about Kołobrzeg

When is the best time to visit Kołobrzeg?

The best time to visit Kołobrzeg 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 Kołobrzeg?

The sea temperature in Kołobrzeg ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 18.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Kołobrzeg in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Kołobrzeg?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Kołobrzeg?

Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is July with 89 mm. The driest month is April with 39 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kołobrzeg get?

Kołobrzeg gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Kołobrzeg in?

Kołobrzeg is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Kołobrzeg?

A nonstop flight from London to Kołobrzeg takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,120 km.

Which school holidays are best for Kołobrzeg?

Kołobrzeg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 49) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 28, summer holidays 49, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 9.