Poland

Poland has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, transitioning from oceanic influence in the northwest to more continental in the east. Warsaw averages -2°C in January and 19°C in July, with snow cover common from December through February. Krakow and the south run slightly warmer in summer (22-24°C) but colder in winter due to the Carpathian foothills. The Baltic coast (Gdansk, Sopot) is milder year-round with sea breezes cooling summer days to 20-22°C. The Tatra Mountains offer skiing from December to March, with Zakopane as the main winter sports hub. The best months for city sightseeing are May, June, and September when temperatures sit at 15-22°C and rainfall is moderate. December brings famous Christmas markets to Krakow, Wroclaw, and Gdansk, though daylight is limited to 8 hours.