Zakopane Weather in May

What's the weather like in Zakopane (Lesser Poland Voivodeship) in May 2024?

The climate in Zakopane during May can be summarized as cool and damp.

May is in the spring in Zakopane and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Zakopane weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Nightly temperature 3°C 37.4°F
Average temperature 7.3°C 45.1°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 115 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 12.4°C 54.4°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zakopane with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Zakopane

Zakopane average temperature in May

May rainfall

Zakopane average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Zakopane average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Zakopane in May 2024.

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Zakopane weather stats

Zakopane weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.4°C 61.5°F
Driest month: February 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: October 5hrs
Coldest month: January -3.4°C 25.9°F
Wettest month: June 157mm 6.2ins
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