Monthly climate guide
Zakopane weather in October
Expect cool weather in Zakopane in October: afternoons reach about 12°C (54°F), while nights drop to around 3°C (38°F). Around 81 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C cooler than September and 6°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Just 90 km apart, but Zakopane runs about 2°C cooler than Kraków this month.
- In Zakopane, October is mid-autumn.
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 6°C cooler.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
3°C
38°F
Rainfall
81 mm
some rain
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
69%
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 October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October 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 October
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Zakopane in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Zakopane?
October is cool in Zakopane, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Zakopane in October?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 3°C (38°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Zakopane in October?
Zakopane typically gets around 81 mm of rain in October — 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.