September · Poland
Best time to visit Zakopane in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zakopane in September
Average temperature 14°C, 106 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
1.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Zakopane scores 1.5/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 106 mm of rain, and roughly 8 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.
September in Zakopane: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
106 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Zakopane — 7.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zakopane in September?
- In September, Zakopane averages 14°C, 106 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.5/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Zakopane?
- September earns a 1.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zakopane in September?
- Expect about 106 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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