Monthly climate guide
Zakopane weather in May
Expect mild weather in Zakopane in May: afternoons reach about 16°C (61°F), while nights drop to around 6°C (43°F). Around 120 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Zakopane is usually about 3°C cooler than Kraków, 90 km away, in May.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 4°C warmer.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Zakopane.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Zakopane — roughly 54% more rain than average.
Avg high
16°C
61°F
Avg low
6°C
43°F
Rainfall
120 mm
wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
68%
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 May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May 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 May
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Zakopane in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Zakopane?
May is one of the wetter months in Zakopane, with about 120 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Zakopane in May?
Average highs are about 16°C (61°F) and average lows about 6°C (43°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Zakopane in May?
Zakopane typically gets around 120 mm of rain in May — wet.
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.