Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
115mm
Sun
5.5h
Weather score
25
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Zakopane, Poland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May12°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May115mm average rain
May sits near Zakopane's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May5.5 hours average sun
May is one of Zakopane's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May25 weather score
May sits close to Zakopane's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to May and July to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.