Best time to visit Zakopane
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Zakopane
23 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Zakopane).
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Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup - 2
ZAKOPANE & TATRA Mountains Tour from Krakow - 3
ZAKOPANE & THERMAL SPRINGS, Funicular, Cheese Tasting - 4
Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Tatra Mountains & Cable Car (Hotel Pickup) - 5
Krakow - Zakopane: Funicular, Cheese and Highland Highlights - 6
Zakopane Tour from Krakow with Funicular, Cheese & Vodka Tasting - 7
Zakopane & Thermal Springs: Private Tour - 8Day Tour to Zakopane and Tatra Mountains from Krakow
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Zakopane Private day trip from Krakow with Hot Springs, Cable Car - 10
Zakopane & Funicular - Private Summer Tour From Krakow - 11
Zakopane and Hot Springs from Krakow Full-Day Tour - 12
Zakopane & Gubalowka Funicular - Private Winter Tour from Krakow - 13
Zakopane & Tatra Mountains - 14
Zakopane private tour from Krakow with a private driver - 15
Thermal Pools and Zakopane Tatra Mountains from Krakow, Private - 16
12-day tour around Poland by private car - 17
Zakopane & Thermal Pools 1 Day with Cable Car/Small Groups - 18
Full-Day Guided Tour to Zakopane and Polish Mountains with Pickup - 19
Husky Ride Private Tour from Krakow - 20
Thermal Pools, Zakopane - Gubałówka -small group tour from Kraków - 21
Zakopane & Thermal Pools - Customized Tour - 22
Krakow Zakopane Tatra Mountains with Funicular Car - 23
Zakopane - PRIVATE TOUR from Kraków
Last refreshed 2026-08-13.
Similar climatesTatranská Lomnica93% · Gstaad88% · Zell am See88%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Zakopane (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Zakopane's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4–2 | -3 | 16 | 235 | 14.7 | 72% | 18 | 93 | 1 | Peak | 6 |
| Feb | -3–4 | -1 | 18 | 256 | 14.2 | 69% | 20 | 105 | 1 | Moderate | 6 |
| Mar | -2–7 | 3 | 14 | 181 | 12.9 | 57% | 16 | 182 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 1–10 | 6 | 16 | 215 | 13.4 | 58% | 16 | 195 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 6–15 | 13 | 16 | 210 | 13.1 | 59% | 15 | 244 | 4 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jun | 11–20 | 19 | 16 | 196 | 12.3 | 62% | 14 | 259 | 5 | Moderate | 2 |
| Jul | 13–22 | 21 | 16 | 197 | 12.3 | 62% | 13 | 278 | 5 | Peak | 1 |
| Aug | 13–22 | 21 | 15 | 182 | 12.1 | 64% | 13 | 244 | 5 | Peak | 1 |
| Sep | 9–17 | 16 | 14 | 176 | 12.6 | 65% | 14 | 192 | 3 | Moderate | 3 |
| Oct | 5–13 | 11 | 10 | 140 | 14.0 | 67% | 15 | 169 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Nov | 0–6 | 3 | 11 | 153 | 13.9 | 74% | 15 | 116 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Dec | -4–2 | -2 | 13 | 200 | 15.4 | 77% | 15 | 81 | 1 | Busy | 6 |
UV Index in Zakopane by Month
UV index in Zakopane peaks at 5 (moderate) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in December.
Best months in detail
November
7/100–6°C (feels 3°C) · 11 rain days (153h) · 116 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
7/10-2–7°C (feels 3°C) · 14 rain days (181h) · 182 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
December
6/10-4–2°C (feels -2°C) · 13 rain days (200h) · 81 sun hours · 77% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/10-4–2°C (feels -3°C) · 16 rain days (235h) · 93 sun hours · 72% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/10-3–4°C (feels -1°C) · 18 rain days (256h) · 105 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
April
6/101–10°C (feels 6°C) · 16 rain days (215h) · 195 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
May
3/106–15°C (feels 13°C) · 16 rain days (210h) · 244 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
2/1011–20°C · 16 rain days (196h) · 259 sun hours · 62% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
July
1/1013–22°C · 16 rain days (197h) · 278 sun hours · 62% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
August
1/1013–22°C · 15 rain days (182h) · 244 sun hours · 64% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
3/109–17°C (feels 16°C) · 14 rain days (176h) · 192 sun hours · 65% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
October
6/105–13°C (feels 11°C) · 10 rain days (140h) · 169 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Zakopane
When is the best time to visit Zakopane?
November is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 0–6°C (11 rainy days). The top three months by score are November, March, December.
What is the worst time to visit Zakopane?
July is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 13–22°C (16 rainy days).
Is Zakopane too hot in summer?
5 months (May, June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Zakopane?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in March and peaks in July. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Zakopane have good weather but fewer tourists?
March (climate 7/10, crowd index 0) and November (climate 7/10, crowd index 39) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Zakopane by month?
UV peaks at 5 (moderate) in June and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 3, May 4, Jun 5, Jul 5, Aug 5, Sep 3, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Zakopane in June?
June is the peak UV month in Zakopane, with a daily-peak UV index of 5 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Zakopane on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 5 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 7 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Zakopane bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 3 months: February, March, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.