December · Poland
Best time to visit Zakopane in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zakopane in December
Average temperature -2°C, 58 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Zakopane scores 8.9/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around -2°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Zakopane is Poland's mountain capital, with wooden villas, Krupówki street and the Tatra peaks above the town.
December ranks 2nd of 12 for Zakopane — one of the best windows
At -2°C (29°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
58 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 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Zakopane at 8.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind January at 9.1/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Budget for peak pricing, and 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zakopane in December?
- In December, Zakopane averages -2°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Zakopane?
- December earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zakopane in December?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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