Weather in Poland
Contrary to some
misconceived beliefs, Poland does not derive it's
name from the North Pole. Polar bears do NOT live in
Poland and it isn't cold all the year round.
Poland covers most of
the same latitude range as the U.K. and it may
surprise some people to learn that arguably the U.K.
lies closer to the North Pole !
The weather in Poland generally conforms with the
four seasons.
Spring weather in
Poland
Spring starts in
March and although it's still possible to have a
cold snap at this time it's also equally possible
that an early heatwave could arrive. As March moves
into April and May then you can expect plenty of
sunshine with increasing temperatures. It's not
unusual to have temperatures of between 70-80
degrees Fahrenheit in April and May !
Summer weather in
Poland
Although Poland can
enjoy hot temperatures in the Spring it's in the
summer months when things can really start to heat
up. Poland has long, hot, Continental summers and
you can generally expect to have at least a good
four weeks of hot, sunny weather at some point in
the summer months. This brings with it the
inevitable thunderstorms and thunderstorms on the
Continent can be dramatic and violent. Poland is
also prone to summer deluges but once the rain stops
then the clouds normally disperse to allow the air
to warm up again.
Autumn weather in
Poland
September in Poland
is often regarded as one of the best months.
Temperatures are generally in the 70's which makes
it much more bearable than the intense heat of the
summer months. Evenings in September can be
surprisingly chilly, especially near the sea.
September and October is also the time to admire the
glorious Autumnal colours of the Polish landscape
and Poland can give New England a good run for it's
money in this department. In November, temperatures
can drop significantly and quite frankly anything is
possible e.g. snow, wind, rain etc.
Winter weather in
Poland
Polish winters can be extremely cold and it's
not unusual for temperatures to fall below - 20 C
degrees. However, these bitter conditions are not
necessarily maintained for very long but one should
prepare for them nevertheless. Winter in Poland
brings it's own beauty and heavy snowfalls transform
the skeletal forests into "postcard perfect" images.
Most Poles will tell you that snow in Poland isn't
what you're probably used to in the U.K. The snow in
Poland tends to be less "sloshy" and when
accompanied by clear blue skies can really be a
beautiful time of the year. As a country accustomed
to harsh winters the Poles have different ways of
making the most of the winter snowfall. Many places
offer sleigh rides through the forests concluding
the trail with a winter barbecue around an open fire
and copious amounts of hearty food and drink.focus !
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