Gdańsk Weather in October 2026: what to expect (4.1/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in October

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Gdańsk. Temperatures drop (13.0°C) and rain returns (38.0% of days). Expect rain on 38.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

October ranks 7 out of 12 months in Gdańsk. Compared to September: −6°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, −2.4h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in October

UV index

2 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

7°

Sea

13°C

cold, for the brave

Daylight

10.2h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 28

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Is October the right month?

The best month in Gdańsk is August (7.8/10), 3.7 pts higher than October.

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Context

Our verdict

Gdansk (Danzig), large port city of northern Poland on the Baltic Sea: 470,000 inhabitants. Former free Hanseatic city, unique atmosphere mixing German-Polish-Jewish heritage.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Poland

🗣️LanguagePolish

💶CurrencyPolish Zloty (zł)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 22°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 3°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 45%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Gdańsk ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Poland

Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.8 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

54.35°N · 18.65°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Gdańsk?

August is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 7.3h of sunshine and 36.0% rainy days. The months of August & June offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Gdańsk get in August?

Gdańsk averages 7.3 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.3/10.

What is the rainiest month in Gdańsk?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Gdańsk in August?

In August, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.

Is Gdańsk good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Gdańsk scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.3/10.

When should you avoid Gdańsk?

January is the most difficult month to visit Gdańsk, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Can you swim in Gdańsk in October?

In October, the sea averages 13°C in Gdańsk: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.

Do you need sun protection in Gdańsk in October?

The average UV index reaches 2 in October in Gdańsk (low), with about 10.2h of daylight. No protection needed.