Warsaw · Month comparison
September vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs September at #3. Peak cultural month — Warsaw Summer Jazz Festival, 22°C and long evenings on the Vistula beaches.
September
#3 of 12 months
Best match
Golden autumn — 18°C, falling leaves in Lazienki Park, lower crowds and Warsaw at its most atmospheric.
- ↑Lazienki Park turns golden in late September — the finest time to see the lakeside palace surrounded by autumn colour
- ↑Tourist numbers drop noticeably from August highs; the Old Town and museums are comfortable again
June
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Peak cultural month — Warsaw Summer Jazz Festival, 22°C and long evenings on the Vistula beaches.
- ↑Warsaw Summer Jazz Festival (June–July) brings world-class performances to intimate Old Town venues and outdoor stages
- ↑Wisła riverbank urban beaches open — a uniquely Warsaw experience of sunbathing on the Vistula with the city skyline behind
| Factor | September | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 8 |
| Value score | 7 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 6 |
| Events score | 6 | 8 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 18°C | 22°C |
| Monthly rain | 51mm | 68mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7hrs | 9hrs |
September trade-offs
- ↓Evenings cool to 10°C after the warmth of summer; a jacket is needed by dusk
- ↓51mm of rainfall means some grey autumnal days, particularly in the second half of the month
June trade-offs
- ↓68mm of rainfall with possible afternoon thunderstorms; outdoor event schedules can be disrupted
- ↓Hotel prices at their summer high; booking 6–8 weeks ahead recommended for the best options
Scores compare months within Warsaw. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →