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Poznań

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Poznań at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,740 h
Rain a year
605 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
69 m

Climate in Poznań

Poznań has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Poznań is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

46

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

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°

07:1618:00

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 06:54–08:02 · evening 17:13–18:21
Blue hour
Morning 06:41–06:54 · evening 18:21–18:35

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.

What is the weather like in Poznań in October?

In October, Poznań is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poznań.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 45 min07:16 – 18:00
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
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+2Europe/Warsaw

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %53 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %58 %

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
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Poznań

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

Per year
1,740 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.3 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 Poznań, 33 % of the day.

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.

Sun protection

UV index in Poznań

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 75 min
Fair skin
about 95 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 it, 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.

Rain

Rain in Poznań: 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
605 mm on 122 days
Wettest month
Jul · 91 mm
Driest month
Apr · 33 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 47 mm

In October, Poznań has about 10 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Poznań

How breezy and how cloudy Poznań 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
18 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Poznań typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 58 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 69 %Sunshine 3.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Poznań: 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.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Poznań

How often the day gets hot in Poznań (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
5 days
Hottest month
Jul · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 13 °C

In October, Poznań has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °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 Poznań

Snow is possible in Poznań, 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
11 days
Fresh snow a year
35 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Poznań.

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.

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Poznań

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 (−3°), the warmest in July (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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan162°−3°1.6 h1144
FebruaryFeb184°−2°2.5 h1039
MarchMar218°0°4.1 h1042
AprilApr6114°4°6.5 h933
MayMay8119°9°7.5 h1155
JuneJun8022°13°7.7 h1258
JulyJul7724°15°7.8 h1391
AugustAug8024°15°7.2 h1169
SeptemberSep7719°11°5.5 h947
OctoberOct4613°7°3.5 h1047
NovemberNov207°3°1.7 h940
DecemberDec183°−1°1.3 h1040

Climate averages 1996–2025, 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

52.41° N, 16.93° E · 69 m · Europe/Warsaw

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Poznań

The best time to visit Poznań is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 91 mm of precipitation.

Poznań through the seasons

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

Poznań in spring

Mar – May

54

Fair

  • 8–19 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Poznań in summer

Jun – Aug

79

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Poznań in autumn

Sep – Nov

48

Fair

  • 7–19 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Poznań in winter

Dec – Feb

17

Poor

  • 2–4 °C by day
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Compare two months in Poznań

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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May has the better holiday weather in Poznań: score 81 against 46. In May, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in May.

October vs. May, Poznań
MonthOctoberMay
Weather score4681better
Day high13°19°
Night low7°9°
Sunshine3.5 h7.5 hbetter
Rainy days10better11
Rainfall47 mm55 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

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

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Poznań month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January2° · 2 h

In January, Poznań is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in January
18February4° · 3 h

In February, Poznań is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 39 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in February
21March8° · 4 h

In March, Poznań is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in March
61April14° · 7 h

In April, Poznań is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in April
81May19° · 8 h

In May, Poznań is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in May
80June22° · 8 h

In June, Poznań is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in June
77July24° · 8 h

In July, Poznań is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in July
80August24° · 7 h

In August, Poznań is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in August
77September19° · 6 h

In September, Poznań is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in September
46October13° · 4 h

In October, Poznań is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in October
20November7° · 2 h

In November, Poznań is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in November
18December3° · 1 h

In December, Poznań is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poznań.

Poznań in December
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Poznań vs. Bydgoszcz

In October the holiday weather in Poznań and Bydgoszcz is about equally good (score 46 vs. 43). During the day it is about as warm in Bydgoszcz as in Poznań.

Poznań vs. Bydgoszcz, in October
in OctoberPoznańBydgoszcz
Holiday score4643
Daytime high13°13°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPoznań 13°Bydgoszcz 13°
PoznańBydgoszcz
Go to Bydgoszcz
Ranking

Poland in October: the best places

In October, Poznań ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Wrocław14°49
  3. 3Legnica14°48
  4. 4Opole14°48
  5. 5Gliwice14°48
  6. 6PoznańThis page13°46
  7. 7Gorzów Wielkopolski14°46
  8. 8Zielona Góra13°45
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Planning a trip to Poznań

Weather for your travel dates

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

Poznań 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.

Poznań has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    49

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    79

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    46

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 3.5 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • 1.5 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 55 min
Distance
1,190 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.

Frequently asked questions about Poznań

When is the best time to visit Poznań?

The best time to visit Poznań 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 Poznań?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.

When does it rain most in Poznań?

The wettest month is July with 91 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 33 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Poznań get?

Poznań gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Poznań in?

Poznań uses the time zone Europe/Warsaw: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Poznań?

A nonstop flight from London to Poznań takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,190 km.

Which school holidays are best for Poznań?

Poznań has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 17.

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