Gdańsk
City in Poland
Gdańsk is a city in Poland with a population of 487,834 in 2024. Located 283 km from Warsaw, the city draws visitors with sights such as Artus Court, the Museum of the Second World War, and the European Solidarity Centre.
What to see
The city features historical and cultural landmarks. Visitors can explore Artus Court, alongside major cultural institutions like the Museum of the Second World War and the European Solidarity Centre.
When to go
January sees daily highs of 1 °C and lows of -3 °C with rain falling on about 16 days. February brings highs of 2 °C and lows of -3 °C over about 13 rainy days. March reaches highs of 6 °C and lows of 0 °C with about 10 rainy days. April warms to highs of 11 °C and lows of 3 °C across about 9 rainy days. May has highs of 16 °C and lows of 8 °C with about 10 rainy days. June brings highs of 19 °C and lows of 12 °C with rain on about 11 days. July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C, with July experiencing about 15 rainy days and August about 12 rainy days. September cools to highs of 17 °C and lows of 11 °C with about 11 rainy days. October features highs of 12 °C and lows of 7 °C over about 13 rainy days. November records highs of 6 °C and lows of 2 °C with about 13 rainy days. December has highs of 2 °C and lows of -1 °C with rain on about 16 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, located 13 km from the city.
Top sights in Gdańsk
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 33 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 52 | 68 | 71 | 67 | 58 | 48 | 45 | 40 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Gdańsk (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Basilica of St. Nicholas, Gdańsk
- Golden Gate
- Green Gate
- Main City Hall
- National Maritime Museum, Gdańsk
- Oliwa Cathedral
- St. Catherine's Church, Gdańsk
- Westerplatte Monument
- Wisłoujście Fortress