Climate guide for Rzeszów, Poland

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About Rzeszów

Rzeszów's old town keeps arcaded houses and a castle, with a network of cellars and tunnels beneath the market square. The city is a gateway to the Bieszczady mountains and the wooden churches of the Carpathian trail, and the Łańcut castle is a short drive. May to September suits the square and mountain trips; winter is cold, and the city works as a practical base for the south-east.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
May leads the year at 9.0/10, with June and August close behind — January (3.2/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In May plan for about 14°C; the month brings 55 mm of rain. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in August and rates follow; September usually pairs good conditions (7.7/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

Things to do in Rzeszów

Rzeszów, Poland. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Rzeszów: the short answer

Plan Rzeszów for May, with June, August close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: May averages 14°C with 55 mm of rain and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December.

Across the year Rzeszów swings from -1°C in January to 22°C in August, a 23-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 45 mm in November to 84 mm in July. In short, Rzeszów is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 5.8 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (22°C). Coolest: January (-1°C). Driest: November (45 mm). Wettest: July (84 mm).

Rzeszów month by month

January in Rzeszów: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.2/10

At -1°C (30°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

74 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.

That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Rzeszów — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Rzeszów — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.6/10

At 2°C (36°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4.6/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Rzeszów — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.

March in Rzeszów — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

March averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 49 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Rzeszów — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

Expect 8°C (47°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 64 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Rzeszów — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

May in Rzeszów tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9/10

May averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 55 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rzeszów at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

June ranks 2nd of 12 for Rzeszów — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.9/10

At 19°C (67°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 66 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rzeszów at 8.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind May at 9/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

July in Rzeszów — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 8.7/10

At 22°C (71°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 84 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rzeszów at 8.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind May at 9/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

August is one of the strongest months in Rzeszów (3rd)

Best window · 8.9/10

August averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight.

A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Rzeszów (3rd of 12); only May scores higher, at 9/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

September in Rzeszów: strong conditions, 5th of 12

Good · 7.7/10

September averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 82 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

October in Rzeszów — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

Expect 11°C (52°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 56 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Rzeszów — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

November in Rzeszów — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.7/10

At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in November: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

Budget for roughly 45 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Rzeszów — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

December in Rzeszów: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.6/10

December averages -1°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 53 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Rzeszów, Poland?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Rzeszów are May, June, August, July. May is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Rzeszów year-round?
Rzeszów has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from -1°C in January to 22°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.2 and 9.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Rzeszów?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Rzeszów are January (3.2/10), December (3.6/10), February (4.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Rzeszów?
July is the wettest month in Rzeszów, averaging about 84 mm of rainfall. November is the driest, at roughly 45 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Rzeszów?
May sees the most sun in Rzeszów, with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Rzeszów a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Rzeszów is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (May, June, August, July) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Rzeszów calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Rzeszów: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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