Weather in Warsaw in December

December in Warsaw is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.

In Poland, this is how Warsaw actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, December sits in the middle of Warsaw's year.

Warsaw
Average temp
0°C

-2–2°C

Rainfall
37 mm

Not much rain

Sunshine
1.2 h

hours per day

What to expect

Daytime

Days in Warsaw in December are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.

A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.

Rain

Mixed skies in Warsaw in December. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.

Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What to pack

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Where to stay in Warsaw

Dates are a starting point for December.

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Travel guides for Warsaw

What to read before you book.

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Average weather in Warsaw

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

Similar weather in December

Other destinations whose December averages sit close to this one.

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FAQs about Warsaw

Climate averages for Warsaw, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Warsaw is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

July is the hottest month, with an average around 20°C.

July is the wettest month, with about 83 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.