Zakopane weather
At 9:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 2°C (36°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM (4.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Zakopane sits 818 m (2,684 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Zakopane, Lesser Poland, Poland.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 86%
- Rain
- 1.5 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM (4.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Zakopane weather
Is it raining in Zakopane right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 2° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM (4.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Zakopane this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 3–7° and lows of -2–2°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Zakopane lately?
In the past 7 days, Zakopane had 1 rainy day and 15.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Zakopane?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Zakopane weather by month
When is the best time to visit Zakopane?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Zakopane is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -2°C (29°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Zakopane?
July is the wettest month, with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Zakopane?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (29°F) and lows of -8°C (17°F).
Does Zakopane have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 137 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months