Szczecin
City in Poland
Szczecin is a city in Poland with a 2024 population of about 388,000. Located 453 km from the capital, Warsaw, the city attracts visitors to its historic landmarks, including the Ducal Castle and Szczecin Cathedral.
What to see
The city features notable architecture and historical sites. Visitors can explore the Ducal Castle, which stands as a key landmark, and visit the Szczecin Cathedral.
When to go
The warmest weather occurs between June and August, with daily highs ranging from 20 °C to 23 °C and daily lows between 12 °C and 14 °C. July is the wettest month, seeing about 65 mm of rain over 13 days. Travelers looking for cooler weather will find daily highs of 8 °C in March and 13 °C in April, with fewer rainy days. Winter months from December to February are cold, with daily highs between 2 °C and 4 °C and daily lows dropping to -2 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport, located 29 km from the city.
Top sights in Szczecin
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 39 | 32 | 42 | 33 | 52 | 62 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 39 | 43 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Szczecin (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.