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Wrocław weather & best time to visit

City break

Wrocław at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 26°
Sunshine a year
1,760 h
Rain a year
661 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
115 m

Climate in Wrocław

Wrocław has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year, Wrocław is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Wrocław

The best time to visit Wrocław is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 97 mm of precipitation.

Wrocław through the seasons

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

Wrocław in spring

Mar – May

57

Fair

  • 9–20 °C by day
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Wrocław in summer

Jun – Aug

78

Good

  • 24–26 °C by day
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Wrocław in autumn

Sep – Nov

49

Fair

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

Wrocław in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 3–5 °C by day
  • 1.9 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 – Jun, Aug – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – 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

51

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: April – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:1318:02

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 06:53–07:59 · evening 17:16–18:22
Blue hour
Morning 06:40–06:53 · evening 18:22–18:35

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.

October in Wrocław compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° 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 high17°11°
Night-time low8°4°
Daylight11.7 h9.9 h

What is the weather like in Wrocław in October?

In October, Wrocław is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wrocław.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 48 min07:13 – 18:02
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
68 %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 %64 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %

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 Wrocław

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 Wrocław: score 80 against 51. In August, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Wrocław
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5180better
Daytime high14°26°
Night-time low6°14°
Sunshine3.7 h7.5 hbetter
Rainy days10better11
Rainfall50 mmbetter73 mm
Muggy days0better3

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Wrocław month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January3° · 1.7 h

In January, Wrocław is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in January
18February5° · 2.6 h

In February, Wrocław is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in February
25March9° · 4.0 h

In March, Wrocław is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in March
67April16° · 6.3 h

In April, Wrocław is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in April
79May20° · 7.5 h

In May, Wrocław is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in May
79June24° · 7.5 h

In June, Wrocław is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in June
76July26° · 7.7 h

In July, Wrocław is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in July
80August26° · 7.5 h

In August, Wrocław is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in August
76September20° · 5.6 h

In September, Wrocław is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in September
51October14° · 3.7 h

In October, Wrocław is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in October
21November8° · 2.0 h

In November, Wrocław is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław in November
16December4° · 1.5 h

In December, Wrocław is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 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, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrocław.

Wrocław 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 Wrocław

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 6°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−3°), 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 6°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan133°−3°1.7 h1245
FebruaryFeb185°−2°2.6 h1040
MarchMar259°1°4.0 h1144
AprilApr6716°4°6.3 h1040
MayMay7920°9°7.5 h1159
JuneJun7924°12°7.5 h1169
JulyJul7626°14°7.7 h1397
AugustAug8026°14°7.5 h1173
SeptemberSep7620°10°5.6 h1059
OctoberOct5114°6°3.7 h1050
NovemberNov218°2°2.0 h943
DecemberDec164°−1°1.5 h1042

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

51.10° N, 17.03° E · 115 m · Europe/Warsaw

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Wrocław

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

Per year
1,760 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.7 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 34 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Wrocław, 34 % 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 Wrocław: 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
661 mm on 128 days
Wettest month
Jul · 97 mm
Driest month
Apr · 40 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 50 mm

In October, Wrocław has about 10 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Wrocław

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 65 min
Fair skin
about 85 min
Light brown skin
about 115 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Wrocław

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

In October, the wind in Wrocław typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 57 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 77 %
OctoberCloud cover 68 %Sunshine 3.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Wrocław: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Wrocław

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

Hot days a year
12 days
Hottest month
Jul · 26 °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, Wrocław 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

Snow in Wrocław

Snow is possible in Wrocław, 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 1 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Wrocław.

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 Wrocław

Weather for your travel dates

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

Wrocław 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.

Wrocław has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    54

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    79

    GoodBest holidays

    • 21 °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

    • 26 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    51

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • 1.6 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
1,210 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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Wrocław vs Trzebnica

In October the holiday weather in Wrocław and Trzebnica is about equally good (score 51 vs 50). During the day it is about as warm in Trzebnica as in Wrocław.

Wrocław vs Trzebnica, in October
in OctoberWrocławTrzebnica
Holiday weather score5150
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeApr – SepApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberWrocław 14°Trzebnica 14°
WrocławTrzebnica
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Poland in October: the best places

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

  1. Ziębice14°54
  2. 2Trzebnica14°52
  3. 3Oława15°52
  4. 4Brzeg15°52
  5. 5Legnickie Pole14°52
  6. 6WrocławThis page14°51
  7. 7Legnica14°51
  8. 8Opole15°51
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Frequently asked questions about Wrocław

When is the best time to visit Wrocław?

The best time to visit Wrocław is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Wrocław?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Wrocław?

The wettest month is July with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 40 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Wrocław get?

Wrocław gets around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Wrocław in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Wrocław?

A nonstop flight from London to Wrocław takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,210 km.

Which school holidays are best for Wrocław?

Wrocław has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 79, summer holidays 79, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 15.