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Prudnik weather & best time to visit

City break

Prudnik at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 25°
Sunshine a year
1,650 h
Rain a year
767 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
270 m

Climate in Prudnik

Prudnik has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Prudnik is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Prudnik

The best time to visit Prudnik is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 111 mm of precipitation.

Prudnik through the seasons

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

Prudnik in spring

Mar – May

52

Fair

  • 8–20 °C by day
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Prudnik in summer

Jun – Aug

76

Good

  • 23–25 °C by day
  • 7.3 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Prudnik in autumn

Sep – Nov

45

Fair

  • 8–20 °C by day
  • 3.4 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Prudnik in winter

Dec – Feb

15

Poor

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr, Aug – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – 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

46

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 8°

07:1018:01

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 06:50–07:55 · evening 17:16–18:21
Blue hour
Morning 06:37–06:50 · evening 18:21–18:33

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 Prudnik 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 11° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°11°
Night-time low7°3°
Daylight11.7 h9.9 h

What is the weather like in Prudnik in October?

In October, Prudnik is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Prudnik.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 50 min07:10 – 18:01
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
67 %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 %57 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %

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 Prudnik

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 Prudnik: score 79 against 46. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Prudnik
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score4679better
Daytime high14°25°
Night-time low5°13°
Sunshine3.4 h7.3 hbetter
Rainy days1111
Rainfall53 mmbetter81 mm
Muggy days0better2

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Prudnik month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January2° · 1.5 h

In January, Prudnik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 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 Prudnik.

Prudnik in January
16February4° · 2.4 h

In February, Prudnik is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in February
19March8° · 3.9 h

In March, Prudnik is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in March
61April15° · 6.0 h

In April, Prudnik is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in April
75May20° · 7.0 h

In May, Prudnik is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in May
76June23° · 7.2 h

In June, Prudnik is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in June
73July25° · 7.4 h

In July, Prudnik is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in July
79August25° · 7.3 h

In August, Prudnik is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in August
73September20° · 5.2 h

In September, Prudnik is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in September
46October14° · 3.4 h

In October, Prudnik is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in October
17November8° · 1.7 h

In November, Prudnik is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in November
17December3° · 1.2 h

In December, Prudnik is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prudnik.

Prudnik in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

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Nights and sleep in Prudnik

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 (−4°), 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.

OctoberDay 14°Night 5°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan132°−4°1.5 h1246
FebruaryFeb164°−3°2.4 h1042
MarchMar198°−1°3.9 h1149
AprilApr6115°4°6.0 h1051
MayMay7520°8°7.0 h1378
JuneJun7623°12°7.2 h1285
JulyJul7325°14°7.4 h14111
AugustAug7925°13°7.3 h1181
SeptemberSep7320°9°5.2 h1180
OctoberOct4614°5°3.4 h1153
NovemberNov178°2°1.7 h1049
DecemberDec173°−2°1.2 h1043

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

50.32° N, 17.57° E · 270 m · Europe/Warsaw

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Prudnik

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

Per year
1,650 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.4 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 31 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Prudnik, 31 % 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 Prudnik: 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
767 mm on 135 days
Wettest month
Jul · 111 mm
Driest month
Feb · 42 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 53 mm

In October, Prudnik has about 11 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Prudnik

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 60 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Prudnik

How breezy and how cloudy Prudnik 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
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Prudnik typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
65 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 55 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 75 %
OctoberCloud cover 67 %Sunshine 3.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Prudnik: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Prudnik

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

Hot days a year
9 days
Hottest month
Jul · 25 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 14 °C

In October, Prudnik has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Prudnik

When Prudnik 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 days a year
20 days
Fresh snow a year
71 cm
Snowy months
Jan

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 2 cmChance of snow 4 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Prudnik.

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 Prudnik

Weather for your travel dates

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

Prudnik 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.

Prudnik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    48

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    75

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    77

    GoodBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    46

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 3.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • 1.4 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
Distance
1,270 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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Prudnik vs Głubczyce

In October Głubczyce has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs 46). During the day it is about as warm in Głubczyce as in Prudnik. Głubczyce gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Prudnik vs Głubczyce, in October
in OctoberPrudnikGłubczyce
Holiday weather score4653
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine3 h4 h
Rainy days119
Best timeMay – SepApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPrudnik 14°Głubczyce 14°
PrudnikGłubczyce
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Ranking

Poland in October: the best places

In October, Prudnik ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Głubczyce14°54
  2. 2Kędzierzyn-Koźle15°54
  3. 3Brzeg15°52
  4. 4Oława15°52
  5. 5Gliwice15°52
  6. 6Trzebnica14°52
  7. 7Opole15°51
  8. 8Racibórz14°51
  9. 24PrudnikThis page14°46
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Frequently asked questions about Prudnik

When is the best time to visit Prudnik?

The best time to visit Prudnik 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 Prudnik?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.

When does it rain most in Prudnik?

The wettest month is July with 111 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 42 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Prudnik get?

Prudnik gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Prudnik in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Prudnik?

A nonstop flight from London to Prudnik takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,270 km.

Which school holidays are best for Prudnik?

Prudnik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 75, summer holidays 77, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 15.