May · Poland
Best time to visit Warsaw in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Warsaw in May
Average temperature 15°C, 49 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 59% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Warsaw scores 9.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 15°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rebuilt Old Town squares, the Royal Route, and Vistula boulevards trace Warsaw's postwar reconstruction.
May in Warsaw — the year's strongest window
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Warsaw at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Warsaw in May?
- In May, Warsaw averages 15°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Warsaw?
- May earns a 9.6/10 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 May?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 59% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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