Poland Climate
Top 5 Cities: Warsaw, Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław, and Poznań
This month in numbers
Poland experienced its 4th warmest April on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 10.63°C, a significant 3.3°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, at 14.96°C, which is 1.1°C above the 1961–1990 average.
What changed
The period from February to April 2026 saw Poland record its 11th warmest such period on record, with an average temperature of 5.29°C, 2.9°C above the baseline. This trend aligns with the broader European picture, where April 2026 was the 10th warmest April on record for the continent. Poland's 1-month anomaly for April placed it 29th out of 234 regions globally, indicating a notable warming compared to many other areas. The country also sits 13th globally for its 12-month rolling anomaly, highlighting a sustained period of elevated temperatures.
What’s driving change?
A significant warming driver for Poland this past month has been the broader pattern of land warming faster than the ocean, contributing to the elevated land temperatures observed both nationally and globally. Additionally, Poland is currently experiencing an unseasonable and intensifying drought, with approximately 75% of its hydrometric stations reporting below-average water levels. This drought, which began in early spring, is considered exceptional and is impacting agriculture, with farmers already reporting crop losses and calling for aid. This ongoing drought represents 100% of the drought events logged for Poland over the past 12 months, an unusual concentration. More information on active extreme weather events can be found at Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
Seasonal outlooks suggest that the ongoing drought conditions in Poland are likely to persist in the coming weeks and months, potentially exacerbating impacts on agriculture and water resources.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Poland
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) — see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Poland changing?
Poland is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Poland come from?
Climate data for Poland comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Poland climate data cover?
The Poland climate profile covers Warsaw, Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Poland
How often is the Poland climate update refreshed?
The Poland climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.