Poland: Month-By-Month

There are pros and cons to visiting a destination during any time of the year. Find out what you can expect during your ideal travel time, from weather and climate, to holidays, festivals, and more.

Poland in December-February

Winter in Poland is very cold, especially in January, when the average temperature is 27 degrees Fahrenheit—with nights dipping into the low negatives. Though it’s not typically targeted as the most desirable time of year to visit, if you pack right and prepare for the snow, wind, and rain, you’ll be here to appreciate the beauty of Poland’s snow-covered cities and holiday spirit without the crowds that warmer weather brings.

Holidays & Events

• January 1: New Year’s Day
• January 6: In Poland, Epiphany is celebrated with a series of parades symbolically welcoming the Wise Men. Songs are sung, performances come to life in the streets, and celebratory religious rituals are carried out at churches on the parade routes. With the day off from work, throngs of Poles join in the festivities, and Epiphany has come to signify the ringing in of zapusty, or carnival season.

Must See

Typically beginning in the last week of November, the Christmas market in Krakow is not to be missed. Dozens of wooden stalls fill Rynek Glowny, the city’s main square, and vendors sell anything from Christmas decorations, jewelry, and other crafts, to savory meals, desserts, and alcoholic beverages.

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