City in Silesia, Poland
Katowice weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Katowice
May–Jun and Sep are mild with lots of events. Jul–Aug is warm; Nov–Feb is cold, dark and smoggy; Katowice hosts Tauron Nowa Muzyka (June) and Off Festival (Aug).
Katowice weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan0°49 mm
- Feb2°42 mm
- Mar7°46 mm
- Apr14°46 mm
- May19°84 mm
- Jun23°84 mm
- Jul26°85 mm
- Aug26°69 mm
- Sep20°66 mm
- Oct13°53 mm
- Nov7°47 mm
- Dec1°45 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C31°F | -6°C20°F | 49 mm | 93% | Freezing |
| February | 2°C35°F | -5°C23°F | 42 mm | 91% | Freezing |
| March | 7°C45°F | -2°C28°F | 46 mm | 84% | Cold |
| April | 14°C57°F | 3°C38°F | 46 mm | 76% | Cool |
| May | 19°C66°F | 9°C48°F | 84 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| June | 23°C73°F | 13°C55°F | 84 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C78°F | 15°C59°F | 85 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C78°F | 14°C58°F | 69 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| September | 20°C68°F | 9°C49°F | 66 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| October | 13°C56°F | 4°C39°F | 53 mm | 81% | Cool |
| November | 7°C45°F | 1°C33°F | 47 mm | 90% | Cold |
| December | 1°C34°F | -4°C25°F | 45 mm | 93% | Freezing |
Best months across Poland
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Krakow | Apr–Jun, Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Warsaw | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Gdansk | Jun–Sep | Aug (22°C) |
| Wroclaw | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Zakopane | Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (21°C) |
| Poznan | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Torun | May–Jun, Sep, Dec | Jul (26°C) |
| Sopot | Jun–Sep | Aug (22°C) |
| Lodz | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Katowice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Lublin | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Katowice?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–Jun and Sep are mild with lots of events. Jul–Aug is warm; Nov–Feb is cold, dark and smoggy; Katowice hosts Tauron Nowa Muzyka (June) and Off Festival (Aug).
When is the rainy season in Katowice?
Rain peaks in July with about 85 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Katowice?
July, with average highs of 26°C (78°F).
How cold does Katowice get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -6°C (20°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Metropolitan Transport Authority (ZTM) Katowice
- Katowice Airport
- City of Katowice
- PKP Intercity
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.