Poznań Weather in December 2026: what to expect (0.7/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Winter in Poznań is cool (4.0°C during the day). Days are short (1.2h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 34.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Poznań. Compared to November: −4°C daytime, −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

1 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

1°

Daylight

7.5h of daylight

Air quality

fair

AQI 52

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Poznań is August (8.2/10), 7.5 pts higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Poznan (Posen), 5th city of Poland in Greater Poland : 540,000 inhabitants. Cradle of the Polish state = it is here that Mieszko I, the first historical sovereign of Poland, was baptised in 966 thus founding the Polish nation.

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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 city break.

Country · Poland

🗣️LanguagePolish

💶CurrencyPolish Zloty (zł)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 25°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 3°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 45%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Poznań ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Poland

Temperate climate with a 8.2 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

52.41°N · 16.93°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Poznań?

July is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 37.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Poznań get in July?

Poznań averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.

What is the rainiest month in Poznań?

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 Poznań in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.

Is Poznań good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Poznań scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.6/10.

When should you avoid Poznań?

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

Do you need sun protection in Poznań in December?

The average UV index reaches 1 in December in Poznań (low), with about 7.5h of daylight. No protection needed.