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Świnoujście

Sun, sea & sand

Świnoujście at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 22°
Warmest sea
Aug · 19.6°
Sunshine a year
1,720 h
Rain a year
674 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
4 m

Climate in Świnoujście

Świnoujście has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Świnoujście is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

9

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 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:2818:09

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 07:07–08:17 · evening 17:20–18:31
Blue hour
Morning 06:53–07:07 · evening 18:31–18:44

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 Świnoujście in October?

In October, Świnoujście is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 40 min07:28 – 18:09
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
69 %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 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
  • 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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Świnoujście

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

Sea in October12.2°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 11.3 – 13.6 °C

Swimming season: Never above 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
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  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.2°8 in 10 years 11.3° – 13.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Świnoujście ranges from 1.9 °C in February to 19.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

From November to December 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 18.4 and 20.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan2.6°0.9°4.2°cold
FebruaryFeb1.9°0.4°3.8°cold
MarchMar3.2°0.9°4.8°cold
AprilApr7.1°5.6°8.5°cold
MayMay11.9°9.7°13.6°cold
JuneJun16.4°14.7°18.0°cold
JulyJul18.9°16.9°20.4°fresh
AugustAug19.6°18.4°20.7°fresh
SeptemberSep16.8°15.5°18.1°cold
OctoberOct12.2°11.3°13.6°cold
NovemberNov8.0°6.6°9.2°cold
DecemberDec4.3°3.3°5.9°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Świnoujście

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

Per year
1,720 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.4 hDaylight 10.7 hShare of daylight 32 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Świnoujście, 32 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Świnoujście

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

Rain in Świnoujście: 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
674 mm on 134 days
Wettest month
Jul · 81 mm
Driest month
Apr · 38 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 64 mm

In October, Świnoujście has about 13 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Świnoujście

How breezy and how cloudy Świnoujście 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
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 25 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 24 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Świnoujście typically peaks at 24 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, and here it gets there all year.

Clouds

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

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 57 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 81 %
OctoberCloud cover 69 %Sunshine 3.4 h

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

Snow

Snow in Świnoujście

Snow is possible in Świnoujście, 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
10 days
Fresh snow a year
33 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

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OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Świnoujście.

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 Świnoujście

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 9°Sea 12°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan93°0°2.6°1.4 h1254
FebruaryFeb114°0°1.9°2.4 h1046
MarchMar167°2°3.2°4.2 h1042
AprilApr2611°5°7.1°6.8 h938
MayMay2516°10°11.9°7.6 h1153
JuneJun2920°14°16.4°7.7 h1158
JulyJul4321°16°18.9°7.6 h1381
AugustAug4722°16°19.6°7.2 h1271
SeptemberSep2018°13°16.8°5.5 h1059
OctoberOct913°9°12.2°3.4 h1364
NovemberNov98°5°8.0°1.6 h1254
DecemberDec84°1°4.3°1.0 h1356

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

53.91° N, 14.25° E · 4 m · Europe/Warsaw

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Świnoujście

The best time to visit Świnoujście is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in July and in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 81 mm.

Świnoujście through the seasons

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

Świnoujście in spring

Mar – May

22

Poor

  • 7–16 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Świnoujście in summer

Jun – Aug

40

Fair

  • 20–22 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Świnoujście in autumn

Sep – Nov

13

Poor

  • 8–18 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Świnoujście in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • 3–4 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Compare two months in Świnoujście

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 Świnoujście: score 47 against 9. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs. August, Świnoujście
MonthOctoberAugust
Weather score947better
Day high13°22°
Night low9°16°
Sea12.2°19.6°
Sunshine3.4 h7.2 hbetter
Rainy days1312better
Rainfall64 mm71 mm
Muggy days0better2

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

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, Oct, Dec – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Świnoujście month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January3° · Sea 3° · 1 h

In January, Świnoujście is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 54 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in January
11February4° · Sea 2° · 2 h

In February, Świnoujście is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 1.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 46 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in February
16March7° · Sea 3° · 4 h

In March, Świnoujście is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in March
26April11° · Sea 7° · 7 h

In April, Świnoujście is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 38 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in April
25May16° · Sea 12° · 8 h

In May, Świnoujście is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in May
29June20° · Sea 16° · 8 h

In June, Świnoujście is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in June
43July21° · Sea 19° · 8 h

In July, Świnoujście is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in July
47August22° · Sea 20° · 7 h

In August, Świnoujście is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in August
20September18° · Sea 17° · 6 h

In September, Świnoujście is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in September
9October13° · Sea 12° · 3 h

In October, Świnoujście is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in October
9November8° · Sea 8° · 2 h

In November, Świnoujście is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in November
8December4° · Sea 4° · 1 h

In December, Świnoujście is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Świnoujście.

Świnoujście in December
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Świnoujście vs. Heringsdorf

In October the holiday weather in Świnoujście and Heringsdorf is about equally good (score 9 vs. 9). During the day it is about as warm in Heringsdorf as in Świnoujście. The sea is about equally warm.

Świnoujście vs. Heringsdorf, in October
in OctoberŚwinoujścieHeringsdorf
Holiday score99
Daytime high13°13°
Sea12°12°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1313
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberŚwinoujście 13°Heringsdorf 13°
ŚwinoujścieHeringsdorf
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Ranking

Poland in October: the best places

In October, Świnoujście ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  6. 6Gorzów Wielkopolski14°46
  7. 7Poznań13°46
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  9. 27ŚwinoujścieThis page13°12°9
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Planning a trip to Świnoujście

Weather for your travel dates

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

Świnoujście 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.

Świnoujście has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 46) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    23

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    26

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    46

    FairBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    9

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 3.4 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    9

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • Sea 3 °C
    • 1.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 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 45 min
Distance
1,030 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 Świnoujście

When is the best time to visit Świnoujście?

The best time to visit Świnoujście 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 Świnoujście?

The sea temperature in Świnoujście ranges from 1.9 °C in February to 19.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Świnoujście in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Świnoujście?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Świnoujście?

Rain is most frequent in July and in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 81 mm. The driest month is April with 38 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Świnoujście get?

Świnoujście gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Świnoujście in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Świnoujście?

A nonstop flight from London to Świnoujście takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.

Which school holidays are best for Świnoujście?

Świnoujście has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 46) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 26, Summer holidays 46, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 9.

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