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Best time to visit Wroclaw: month by month
Short answer
May to September is the best time, with highs of about 19–26°C and long evenings on the squares; June and July are warmest. Late November and December bring one of Poland's largest Christmas markets. Winters are cold, with highs around 4–6°C and lows below freezing, but quiet and cheap.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | -1°C | 14 | low |
| Feb | 6°C | -2°C | 12 | low |
| Mar | 10°C | 0°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 12°C | 3°C | 14 | medium |
| May | 19°C | 8°C | 10 | medium |
| Jun | 25°C | 14°C | 9 | high |
| Jul | 26°C | 16°C | 11 | high |
| Aug | 24°C | 15°C | 18 | high |
| Sep | 21°C | 11°C | 8 | medium |
| Oct | 16°C | 7°C | 10 | medium |
| Nov | 8°C | 2°C | 11 | medium |
| Dec | 4°C | -1°C | 14 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 10°C in March to 19°C in May, with 10–14 rainy days a month; parks and the Japanese Garden open in April.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 24–26°C and lows of 14–16°C; August can be showery, with about 18 rainy days. The squares are lively until late.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 21°C in September and 16°C in October, with 8–10 rainy days, then 8°C in November; good-value and pleasant.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 4–6°C and lows of -2 to -1°C, with 12–14 rainy or snowy days; the Christmas market brightens December.
Events worth planning around
- New Horizons International Film Festival — summer
- Wratislavia Cantans music festival — September
- Christmas market on the Rynek — late November to December
When to avoid
January and February are cold and grey, with short days. Summer weekends on the Rynek can be crowded with stag and hen groups.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Wroclaw?
June, July or September, with highs of about 21–26°C.
When is the Wroclaw Christmas market?
From late November to late December on the Market Square.
How cold is Wroclaw in winter?
Highs of about 4–6°C and lows around -2°C, with occasional snow.