Poland Capital
Best time to visit Warsaw
Go inMay–June and August–September
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Summer evenings along the Vistula boulevards are the city at its best.
See Warsaw on the globeWarsaw month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 2°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Poor | 7°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Mixed | 14°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 20°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Free Chopin concerts |
| June | Good | 22°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Free Chopin concerts |
| July | Good | 24°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | Free Chopin concerts |
| August | Great | 24°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Free Chopin concerts, Warsaw Uprising anniversary |
| September | Great | 18°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Free Chopin concerts |
| October | Mixed | 12°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Poor | 6°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 1°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Warsaw
- May–Sep🎉 Free Chopin concertsSundays at the Łazienki Park monument.
- August🎉 Warsaw Uprising anniversarySirens and silence at 5pm on 1 August.
Good to know
- Flights to Warsaw are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November. Highs only reach about 0°C in January–February.
- Crowds and prices peak in July, so book early.
- Daytime highs stay around or below freezing in January.
Warsaw’s old town was rebuilt from ruins after WWII, partly using old paintings as a guide.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Warsaw?
The best time to visit Warsaw is May–June and August–September. Summer evenings along the Vistula boulevards are the city at its best.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Warsaw?
Flights are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November, when demand is lowest.
When is Warsaw busiest?
Warsaw is busiest in July.
What is the weather like in Warsaw?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C, and January the coolest at 0°C. The wettest period is May–August.
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