Monthly climate guide
Zakopane weather in December
With highs near 1°C (34°F) and lows around -5°C (24°F), December feels freezing in Zakopane. Rainfall averages about 51 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C cooler than November and 2°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- December is among Zakopane's three coolest months.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 81%.
- Pack for frost — nights average -5°C in December.
- In Zakopane, December is early winter.
Avg high
1°C
34°F
Avg low
-5°C
24°F
Rainfall
51 mm
some rain
Humidity
94%
relative
Sky
81%
cloud · often cloudy
Zakopane weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / 30°F | -8°C / 18°F | 54 mm | 95% | 84% |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | -7°C / 20°F | 55 mm | 93% | 80% |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | -3°C / 26°F | 51 mm | 86% | 69% |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 35°F | 66 mm | 81% | 65% |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 43°F | 120 mm | 80% | 68% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 51°F | 113 mm | 79% | 68% |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 53°F | 122 mm | 76% | 64% |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 84 mm | 73% | 57% |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 89 mm | 78% | 64% |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 38°F | 81 mm | 85% | 69% |
| November | 7°C / 44°F | 0°C / 31°F | 48 mm | 91% | 74% |
| December | 1°C / 34°F | -5°C / 24°F | 51 mm | 94% | 81% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December a good time to visit Zakopane?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Zakopane →Other Poland cities in December
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Zakopane in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Zakopane?
December is cool in Zakopane, with highs around 1°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Zakopane in December?
Average highs are about 1°C (34°F) and average lows about -5°C (24°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Zakopane in December?
Zakopane typically gets around 51 mm of rain in December — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Zakopane (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.