December · Poland
Best time to visit Warsaw in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Warsaw in December
Average temperature 2°C, 61 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Warsaw scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rebuilt Old Town squares, the Royal Route, and Vistula boulevards trace Warsaw's postwar reconstruction.
December in Warsaw — the hardest end of the year
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Warsaw — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Warsaw in December?
- In December, Warsaw averages 2°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Warsaw?
- December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Warsaw in December?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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