AI-generatedSuwałki at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 671 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 177 m
Climate in Suwałki
Suwałki has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Suwałki is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
06:5417:34
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 06:32–07:43 · evening 16:45–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:32 · evening 17:56–18:09
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 Suwałki in October?
In October, Suwałki is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suwałki.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 40 min06:54 – 17:34
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Warsaw
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
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 hours in Suwałki
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 3.3 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Suwałki, 31 % 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.
UV index in Suwałki
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 105 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 in Suwałki: 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, Suwałki has about 11 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Suwałki
How breezy and how cloudy Suwałki 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 Suwałki typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Suwałki: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 Suwałki
When Suwałki 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, it hardly ever snows in Suwałki.
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.
Nights and sleep in Suwałki
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | −1° | −5° | 1.2 h | 12 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 0° | −5° | 2.2 h | 10 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 5° | −2° | 4.5 h | 10 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 12° | 3° | 6.6 h | 10 | 44 |
| MayMay | 77 | 17° | 8° | 8.8 h | 12 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 21° | 12° | 9.7 h | 13 | 76 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 22° | 15° | 9.1 h | 14 | 95 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 22° | 14° | 8.2 h | 12 | 80 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 17° | 10° | 5.9 h | 9 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 11° | 5° | 3.3 h | 11 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 5° | 1° | 1.3 h | 10 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 1° | −3° | 1.1 h | 11 | 43 |
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
54.11° N, 22.93° E · 177 m · Europe/Warsaw
Best time to visit Suwałki
The best time to visit Suwałki is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 95 mm.
Suwałki through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Suwałki in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–17 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Suwałki in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Suwałki in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Suwałki in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -1–1 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Suwałki for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Suwałki
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 Suwałki: score 81 against 30. In June, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 30 | 81better |
| Day high | 11° | 21° |
| Night low | 5° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 56 mmbetter | 76 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Suwałki month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January-1° · 1 h
In January, Suwałki is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 45 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in January17February0° · 2 h
In February, Suwałki is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 39 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in February22March5° · 5 h
In March, Suwałki is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in March48April12° · 7 h
In April, Suwałki is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in April77May17° · 9 h
In May, Suwałki is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in May81June21° · 10 h
In June, Suwałki is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in June78July22° · 9 h
In July, Suwałki is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in July79August22° · 8 h
In August, Suwałki is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in August74September17° · 6 h
In September, Suwałki is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in September30October11° · 3 h
In October, Suwałki is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in October17November5° · 1 h
In November, Suwałki is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suwałki.
Suwałki in November15December1° · 1 h
In December, Suwałki is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 43 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suwałki.
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Suwałki vs. Hrodna
In October the holiday weather in Suwałki and Hrodna is about equally good (score 30 vs. 32). During the day it is about as warm in Hrodna as in Suwałki. Hrodna gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Suwałki | Hrodna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 30 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Suwałki
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Suwałki 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.
Suwałki has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 1.2 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 25 min
- Distance
- 1,590 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 Suwałki
When is the best time to visit Suwałki?
The best time to visit Suwałki 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 Suwałki?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Suwałki?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 95 mm. The driest month is March with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Suwałki get?
Suwałki gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Suwałki in?
Suwałki uses the time zone Europe/Warsaw: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Suwałki?
A nonstop flight from London to Suwałki takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,590 km.
Which school holidays are best for Suwałki?
Suwałki has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 15.
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