December · Poland
Best time to visit Gdansk in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gdansk in December
Average temperature 2°C, 58 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Gdansk scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gdańsk rebuilt its merchant houses and cranes after the war, opening a Hanseatic old town onto the Baltic.
December in Gdansk — the hardest end of the year
December averages 2°C (36°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gdansk in December?
- In December, Gdansk averages 2°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Gdansk?
- December earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gdansk in December?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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