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Ustka weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Ustka at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 22°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.7°
Sunshine a year
1,850 h
Rain a year
770 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
2 m

Climate in Ustka

Ustka 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 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Ustka is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ustka

The best time to visit Ustka is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is July with 93 mm.

Ustka through the seasons

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

Ustka in spring

Mar – May

25

Poor

  • 6–15 °C by day
  • Sea 6 °C
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Ustka in summer

Jun – Aug

37

Poor

  • 18–22 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.3 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Ustka in autumn

Sep – Nov

11

Poor

  • 8–18 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 3.6 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Ustka in winter

Dec – Feb

8

Poor

  • 3–4 °C by day
  • Sea 5 °C
  • 1.6 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Sep – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ustka 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

7

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°

07:1917:57

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 06:57–08:09 · evening 17:07–18:19
Blue hour
Morning 06:43–06:57 · evening 18:19–18:33

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 Ustka compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 11°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°10°
Night-time low10°6°
Sea15°11°
Daylight11.7 h9.5 h

What is the weather like in Ustka in October?

In October, Ustka is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 38 min07:19 – 17:57
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
27 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 %24 %

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 Ustka

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 Ustka: score 43 against 7. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Ustka
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score743better
Daytime high13°22°
Night-time low8°15°
Sea12.8°18.7°
Sunshine3.5 h7.5 hbetter
Rainy days1514better
Rainfall86 mm85 mm
Muggy days0better2

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ustka month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

8January3° · Sea 4° · 1.4 h

In January, Ustka 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 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in January
10February3° · Sea 3° · 2.3 h

In February, Ustka is cold: daytime highs average 3 °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 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in February
17March6° · Sea 3° · 4.4 h

In March, Ustka is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in March
28April10° · Sea 5° · 7.1 h

In April, Ustka is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in April
30May15° · Sea 9° · 8.5 h

In May, Ustka is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in May
30June18° · Sea 14° · 8.8 h

In June, Ustka is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in June
39July21° · Sea 18° · 8.5 h

In July, Ustka is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka – and yet one of the best months here.

Ustka in July
43August22° · Sea 19° · 7.5 h

In August, Ustka is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ustka – and yet one of the best months here.

Ustka in August
18September18° · Sea 17° · 5.8 h

In September, Ustka is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in September
7October13° · Sea 13° · 3.5 h

In October, Ustka is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in October
7November8° · Sea 9° · 1.6 h

In November, Ustka is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in November
6December4° · Sea 6° · 1.1 h

In December, Ustka is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ustka.

Ustka in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ustka

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (15°). 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 8°Sea 13°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan83°−1°4.1°1.4 h1260
FebruaryFeb103°−1°3.0°2.3 h1150
MarchMar176°1°3.2°4.4 h1043
AprilApr2810°4°5.4°7.1 h835
MayMay3015°8°9.1°8.5 h1051
JuneJun3018°12°14.0°8.8 h1162
JulyJul3921°15°17.6°8.5 h1493
AugustAug4322°15°18.7°7.5 h1485
SeptemberSep1818°12°16.6°5.8 h1273
OctoberOct713°8°12.8°3.5 h1586
NovemberNov78°4°9.4°1.6 h1368
DecemberDec64°1°6.3°1.1 h1465

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

54.58° N, 16.86° E · 2 m · Europe/Warsaw

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ustka

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

Sea in October12.8°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 12.0 – 13.8 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.8°8 in 10 years 12.0° – 13.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ustka ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 18.7 °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 17.7 and 19.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan4.1°2.9°5.3°cold
FebruaryFeb3.0°1.6°3.9°cold
MarchMar3.2°1.7°4.5°cold
AprilApr5.4°3.9°6.5°cold
MayMay9.1°7.8°10.5°cold
JuneJun14.0°12.6°15.6°cold
JulyJul17.6°16.1°19.1°fresh
AugustAug18.7°17.7°19.6°fresh
SeptemberSep16.6°15.6°17.9°cold
OctoberOct12.8°12.0°13.8°cold
NovemberNov9.4°8.3°10.3°cold
DecemberDec6.3°5.4°7.3°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ustka

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

Per year
1,850 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 8.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.5 hDaylight 10.6 hShare of daylight 33 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Ustka, 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

Rain in Ustka: 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
770 mm on 143 days
Wettest month
Jul · 93 mm
Driest month
Apr · 35 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 86 mm

In October, Ustka has about 15 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Ustka

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 90 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ustka

How breezy and how cloudy Ustka 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
25 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 29 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 22 km/h
OctoberWind 27 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ustka typically peaks at 27 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 is that strong all year.

Clouds

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

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 54 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 82 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 3.5 h

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

Snow in Ustka

Snow is possible in Ustka, 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
14 days
Fresh snow a year
44 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 Ustka.

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 Ustka

Weather for your travel dates

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

Ustka 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.

Ustka has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    25

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    30

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    42

    FairBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    7

    Poor

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

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    7

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 1.3 h of sun a day
    • 13 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 55 min
Distance
1,210 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.

Good to know: Poland

Currency
Polish Zloty (PLN)
Language
Polish
Sockets
Type C, E · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+48
Emergency number
999 · 112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Ustka vs Słupsk

In October the holiday weather in Ustka and Słupsk is about equally good (score 7 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Słupsk as in Ustka.

Ustka vs Słupsk, in October
in OctoberUstkaSłupsk
Holiday weather score79
Daytime high13°13°
Sea13°no sea nearby
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1514
Best timeJul – AugMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberUstka 13°Słupsk 13°
UstkaSłupsk
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In October, Ustka ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Gryfice13°43
  3. 3Trzebiatów13°42
  4. 4Tczew12°40
  5. 5Wałcz13°40
  6. 6Malbork13°40
  7. 7Kwidzyn13°39
  8. 8Sławno13°37
  9. 30UstkaThis page13°13°7
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Frequently asked questions about Ustka

When is the best time to visit Ustka?

The best time to visit Ustka 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 Ustka?

The sea temperature in Ustka ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 18.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Ustka in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Ustka?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Ustka?

Rain is frequent from September to January; the wettest month is July with 93 mm. The driest month is April with 35 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ustka get?

Ustka gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Ustka in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Ustka?

A nonstop flight from London to Ustka takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,210 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ustka?

Ustka has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 30, summer holidays 42, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 7.