Warsaw in October: a seasonal travel plan
Warsaw, Poland. In october, the average daytime high is 14.2 °C and the night-time low is 5.5 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
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Selected month: October
Temperatures by month
Air temperature: Warsaw
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 14.2 °C
- Nighttime low
- 5.5 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 59.2 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 10.8
- Daylight
- 10.7 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 15.6 | 6.2 | 3.7 |
| Days 11–20 | 14.4 | 5.1 | 3.6 |
| From day 21 | 12.9 | 5.1 | 3.5 |
What this month is like
Warsaw, Poland. In october, the average daytime high is 14.2 °C and the night-time low is 5.5 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
There are 10.8 wet days on average, with about 59.2 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
Average daylight is 10.7 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What to pack
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 21.3 °C, October — 14.2 °C, next month — 6.6 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 9.2, 10.8 and 9.0.
Things to do
Warsaw gathers around Castle Square: the Old Town rebuilt after the war, the Royal Route running south to Lazienki Park, and Praga on the far bank with a character of its own. Metro and trams cross the river, so choose a district by its evenings.
Old Town
Start on Castle Square by the royal castle and follow the cobbled lanes to the city walls and the Barbican. From there drop down to the Market Square with its rows of townhouses and the small chapel.
Lazienki Park
Lazienki Park, with the palace on the water, an amphitheatre and free-roaming peacocks, fills half a day. Enter from Aleje Ujazdowskie and work deeper into the park, returning along the canal.
Praga
Right-bank Praga keeps its tenement houses and factory buildings, now taken over by galleries and bars. Zabkowska street and the Rózycki market show the old trading quarter, cheaper in the evening than the centre.
Where to stay
Sródmiescie
Sródmiescie suits a first visit: the station, the Palace of Culture and the Royal Route are close. The district comes alive at night, and side streets can be noisy.
Powisle
Powisle by the Vistula is known for riverside boulevards and cafés under the bridges. The centre is walkable, and summer evenings happen down by the water.
Zoliborz
Zoliborz is a green district of interwar houses, gardens and quiet courtyards. It stays calm, with a tram or metro ride to the centre and the Old Town twenty minutes away.
Getting to and around Warsaw
Chopin Airport lies inside the city limits: buses and a suburban train reach the centre in about half an hour. Warsaw runs a metro and a dense tram network, while the Royal Route is better walked. Bridges cross the Vistula, and Praga is an easy tram ride from the old town.
Three days in Warsaw
Old Town and the Royal Route
Castle Square, the Old Town and the Barbican fill the morning. Walk down Krakowskie Przedmiescie to Nowy Swiat, then finish on the Vistula embankments.
Lazienki
A day in Lazienki Park: the palace on the water, the amphitheatre and shaded avenues. Return to Powisle in the afternoon and walk the riverside boulevards.
Praga
Take the tram to Praga for Zabkowska street, the Rózycki market and factory buildings turned into galleries. Cross back into the centre in the evening.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7 | -4.6 | 47.9 | 12.4 | 8.3 |
| February | 3.5 | -3.1 | 42.9 | 10.5 | 9.9 |
| March | 8.3 | -0.8 | 35.2 | 9.1 | 11.8 |
| April | 13.8 | 3.2 | 45.4 | 10.2 | 13.9 |
| May | 19.3 | 8.2 | 61.7 | 11.0 | 15.7 |
| June | 24.5 | 13.5 | 58.7 | 11.1 | 16.7 |
| July | 25.7 | 14.9 | 78.7 | 13.9 | 16.2 |
| August | 26.7 | 15.2 | 65.6 | 9.6 | 14.7 |
| September | 21.3 | 10.5 | 59.7 | 9.2 | 12.7 |
| October | 14.2 | 5.5 | 59.2 | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| November | 6.6 | 1.1 | 39.9 | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| December | 2.3 | -2.3 | 48.9 | 12.2 | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Warsaw: what is the temperature in October?
The average daytime high is 14.2 °C and the night-time low is 5.5 °C. Fit the main walking route into daylight hours; bring an extra layer for the evening.
How many days with precipitation are there in October?
On average, there are 10.8 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 59.2 mm. There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What should I pack for walks in October?
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 15.6 °C; 11–20 — 14.4 °C; 21 to month-end — 12.9 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in October?
The average is 10.7 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Warsaw worth visiting in October?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 14.2 °C and nights around 5.5 °C work for you. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
What can I do in Warsaw on a wet day in October?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Warsaw in October?
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Average daylight is 10.7 hours.