Poznań · SpringMonth summary
Poznań weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Poznań in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Poznań. August remains slightly better (+1.0 pts).
By trip type
Poznań in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Poznań. Temperatures rise (18°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 3°C | 41% | 47.8 | 3.0h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 6°C | 32% | 41.2 | 5.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 1°C | 9°C | 33% | 40.7 | 6.9h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 13°C | 32% | 38.8 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 32% | 58.1 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 35% | 61.1 | 12.5h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 25°C | 36% | 68.6 | 11.8h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 32% | 64.9 | 10.6h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 20°C | 26% | 43.7 | 9.1h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ October | 7°C | 14°C | 35% | 54.5 | 5.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 8°C | 28% | 38.1 | 3.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 0°C | 4°C | 34% | 45.3 | 2.6h | 5.2/10 |
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 May, Poznań averages 18°C, 32% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Poznań in May
Is May a good time to visit Poznań?
May is an acceptable time for Poznań (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Poznań in May?
With 18°C max and 10.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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