Warsaw
Capital of Poland
Warsaw is the capital of Poland and has a population of about 1.9 million people. Visitors come to explore its historic sites, including the Old Town, the Royal Castle, and the Palace of Culture and Science.
What to see
The city center features the Palace of Culture and Science, a prominent landmark. History is concentrated in the Old Town, a UNESCO site, which includes the Royal Castle. For those interested in royal architecture, Wilanów Palace is located further out. Other notable sites include the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, the Presidential Palace, and the Palace on the Isle. The city also contains several museums and cemeteries, such as the Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum and the Jewish Cemetery.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs ranging from 21 °C to 23 °C. These months are suitable for outdoor sightseeing, though July sees the most rain with about 14 days of precipitation. Spring and early autumn offer milder temperatures, with highs between 12 °C and 19 °C in May, September, and October. Winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing from December through March.
Getting there
The primary gateway is Warsaw Chopin Airport, located 8 kilometers from the city center.
Top sights in Warsaw
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 79 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -4 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 33 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 58 | 76 | 79 | 68 | 50 | 35 | 44 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Warsaw (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Bródno Cemetery
- Copper-Roof Palace
- Jesuit Church, Warsaw
- Jewish Cemetery, Warsaw
- Krasiński Palace
- Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum
- Museum of Warsaw
- National Library of Poland
- Old Town Market Square
- POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
- Palace on the Isle
- Presidential Palace, Warsaw
- Saxon Palace
- St. Florian's Cathedral
- St. John's Archcathedral, Warsaw
- Supreme Administrative Court of Poland
- Supreme Court of Poland
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Warsaw
- Ujazdów Castle
- University of Warsaw Library
- Warsaw Barbican
- Warsaw Rising Museum
- Warsaw Zoo
- Zachęta – National Gallery of Art