Poland in January: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in January January is the coldest month in Poland. The average temperature in January in Poland is -1,5°C / 30,2°F. The average rainfall level in Poland in January is 37 mm. The Polish name for January – styczeń –…
Unexpected Places to Experience a Winter Wonderland in Poland Poland may not be the first place that comes to mind when you imagine a winter wonderland, but give it a chance to surprise you. Poland is a country filled with diverse natural landscapes including calm seas, endless forests, and towering peaks. In the wintertime, each…
Poland in December: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in December In 2020, astronomical winter begins on December 21 with the winter solstice – it’s the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in Poland in the whole year. On a positive note – starting from December 22, the days in Poland get…
Christmas in Poland: traditions, family, and… food Christmas Eve in Poland (Wigilia), December 24 Christmas Eve Dinner – kolacja wigilijna – is the most important Christmas celebration in Poland. Christmas Eve Dinner starts in the late afternoon or in the evening, depending on a family (some people visit 2 or even more families during Christmas…
Polish school holidays: first day of school in Poland and last day of school in Poland The school year in Poland is divided into 2 terms: the first/winter term (pierwszy semestr) and the second/summer term (drugi semestr). While the first and last days of school are set the same for all of Poland, the winter…
What’s on in Poland in August 2020 Weather in Poland in August The average monthly temperature in August – the last summer month in Poland – is 18,5°C / 65°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 66 mm. In Poland, the name of the month (sierpień) comes from the sickle (sierp) used during the harvest,…
Summer 2020 in Poland: 2 bank holidays, 2 shopping Sundays, observances & celebrations Children’s Day Kids receive gifts. Schools and kindergartens host special events for kids – picnics, concerts, games, sports competitions, etc. There are many events for children organized all over Poland by the city authorities, institutions, theaters, restaurants. Let’s see what will…
What’s on in Poland in July 2020 Weather in Poland in July July is a month characterized by hot weather and warm nights in Poland. The average monthly temperature in July in Poland is 19°C / 66°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 89 mm. July is the warmest month in Poland, also in July…
Spring 2020 in Poland: 6 bank holidays, time change, observances & celebrations Women’s Day (Dzień Kobiet) The tradition of Women’s Day is not as popular as during communism time in Poland, but still, women usually get flowers or other gifts. St. Patrick’s Day (Dzień Świętego Patryka) Poland also celebrates St. Patrick’s Day – people wear…
What’s on in Poland in May: weather, changes in nature, holidays, celebrations, new lockdown regulations Weather in Poland in May May in Poland is usually warm and reasonably dry. Sunny weather can event turn hot. The average monthly temperature in May in Poland is 13,7°C / 56,7°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 62,1…