Gdańsk · WinterMonth summary
Gdańsk weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
1°C – 4°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
1.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gdańsk in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Gdańsk. June (7.8/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Gdańsk in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Gdańsk is cool (4°C during the day). Days are short (1.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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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 December, Gdańsk averages 4°C, 39% rainy days and 1.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +13.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gdańsk in December
Is December a good time to visit Gdańsk?
December is not recommended for Gdańsk (score 1.9/10). With 39% rainy days and 1.6h of sunshine, consider June (7.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Gdańsk in December?
It's cool with 4°C daytime and 1°C at night. 1.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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