Month guide · Warsaw · Poland
Warsaw in April
What April is really like in Warsaw: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Adrian Grycuk, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Spring blossom in Łazienki and the Saxon Garden, though cold snaps are possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Warsaw: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (7°C (45°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:39
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:33
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Chilly March gives way to blossom and café gardens by May, when the Chopin recitals begin.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in September). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Warsaw, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Praga
Praga and the Koneser Centre
Across the river, Praga's Ząbkowska Street and its courtyards keep the look of pre-war Warsaw, with small Madonna shrines and street art.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Off the beaten path
- After dark
Museum · Praga
Neon Museum
It is small, so combine it with a walk around Praga or a visit to the Koneser Centre.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
Museum · Śródmieście
National Museum in Warsaw
Poland's main art museum displays Jan Matejko's enormous Battle of Grunwald, a strong collection of Polish painting and the Faras Gallery of early Christian wall paintings rescued from a Nubian cathedral in Sudan before the Aswan Dam flooded the site.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
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Historic site · Śródmieście
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Watch the changing of the guard, which takes place every hour, then walk through the Saxon Garden.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 3°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Warsaw?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Warsaw in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Warsaw?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring blossom in Łazienki and the Saxon Garden, though cold snaps are possible.
+How warm is Warsaw in April?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Warsaw in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.