Gdańsk · SummerMonth summary
Gdańsk weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gdańsk in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Gdańsk in August: 22°C and 12.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Gdańsk in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Summer in Gdańsk brings pleasant temperatures (22°C) and long sunny days (12.7h of sunshine). Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 0°C | 3°C | 43% | 1.7 | 2.4h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 5°C | 40% | 1.6 | 6.0h | 3.6/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 1°C | 8°C | 32% | 1.1 | 8.1h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 4°C | 11°C | 30% | 1.1 | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 17°C | 35% | 1.7 | 14.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 21°C | 39% | 2.2 | 14.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 22°C | 45% | 3.4 | 13.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 22°C | 36% | 2.3 | 12.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 19°C | 33% | 1.7 | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 13°C | 38% | 1.9 | 7.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 8°C | 35% | 1.7 | 3.5h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 1°C | 4°C | 39% | 1.6 | 1.6h | 1.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Gdańsk averages 22°C, 36% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gdańsk in August
Is August a good time to visit Gdańsk?
August is an excellent time to visit Gdańsk (score 7.8/10). With 22°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Gdańsk in August?
With 22°C max and 12.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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