The month in detail
What to expect in December
Winter in Wrocław is cool (41°F during the day). Days are short (1.7h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Wrocław. Compared to November: −7°F daytime, −0.5h 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
0°
Daylight
7.7h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 56
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Wrocław is July (8.2/10), 7.3 pts higher than December.
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Plan your trip
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 · 77°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 39°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 33%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Wrocław ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
PolandTemperate climate with a 8.2 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
51.11°N · 17.02°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Wrocław?
August is the best month with 77°F highs, 61°F lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 27.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Wrocław get in August?
Wrocław averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Wrocław?
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 Wrocław in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 61°F, while afternoon highs average 77°F.
Is Wrocław good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Wrocław scores 1.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.8/10.
When should you avoid Wrocław?
January is the most difficult month to visit Wrocław, 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 Wrocław in December?
The average UV index reaches 1 in December in Wrocław (low), with about 7.7h of daylight. No protection needed.