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Warsaw in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Warsaw in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Warsaw, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Warsaw in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Warsaw in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +2°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 3 rainy days with an average precipitation of 29 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Warsaw;

Average weather

☀️
+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
24 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Warsaw has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Warsaw in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Warsaw for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -11°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +4°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +3°C to +14°C.

Is Warsaw warm or cold in December?

Warsaw is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +6°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +1°C to -2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Warsaw, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Warsaw in December

Warsaw weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+6°C+2°C0°C
Min. temperature
-20°C-22°C-31°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+15°C+12°C
Rainfall
34 mm29 mm20 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
87%87%85%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
232423
Rainy days
533
Snowy days
133

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +6°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +2°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 34 mm to 29 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 87%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Warsaw in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Warsaw is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Warsaw based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 65 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Warsaw wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Warsaw based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 3%, for a monthly total of around 32 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Warsaw.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Warsaw?

This is the weather in Warsaw in December 2023:
1 December
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+3°C
2 December
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0°C
3 December
☁️
+3°C
4 December
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+3°C
5 December
☁️
+4°C
6 December
🌧️
+4°C
7 December
🌧️
+4°C
8 December
☁️
+5°C
9 December
☁️
+4°C
10 December
☁️
+2°C
11 December
🌨️
0°C
12 December
☁️
+2°C
13 December
☁️
0°C
14 December
☁️
-2°C
15 December
☁️
-1°C
16 December
☁️
-2°C
17 December
☁️
-2°C
18 December
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-1°C
19 December
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0°C
20 December
☁️
+4°C
21 December
☁️
+5°C
22 December
☁️
+6°C
23 December
☁️
+8°C
24 December
🌧️
+6°C
25 December
☁️
+6°C
26 December
☁️
+10°C
27 December
☁️
+9°C
28 December
☁️
+7°C
29 December
☁️
+10°C
30 December
☀️
+10°C
31 December
☁️
+14°C
In December 2023 Warsaw had 1 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 97%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 71%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 25 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Warsaw climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Warsaw in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2002 (-3°C) and the highest in 2015 (+7°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 86 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Warsaw in December:

Is December a good time to visit Warsaw?

It’s always a good time to visit Warsaw, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Warsaw in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Warsaw rainy in December?

Warsaw is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Warsaw in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Warsaw in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Poland

Check out the weather for other cities in Poland.

Monthly weather in Warsaw

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Warsaw, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.