Month guide · Warsaw · Poland
Warsaw in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 2°C (36°F), lows of -4°C (25°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 9.8 hours of daylight. Cold and grey, but good for museums, milk bars and long café afternoons.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 2°C (36°F) / -4°C (25°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Warsaw: days average 2°C (36°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about -4°C (25°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (0°C (32°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 16:49
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and sometimes snowy, with Christmas lights in December and the lowest prices after New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Fat Thursday — doughnut queues at every bakery (the Thursday before Lent, February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Praga
Neon Museum
A collection of rescued neon signs from Poland's Cold War era, when bold neon advertising lit up shops, cafés and cinemas, displayed in a former factory hall in the Soho Factory complex in Praga.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
Museum · Old Town and New Town
Museum of Warsaw
Head up to the viewing terrace at the end for a view over the Market Square's rooftops.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Views
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
Landmark · Old Town and New Town
Old Town Market Square
Visit the Museum of Warsaw on the square first; its film and exhibits make the rebuilding much more meaningful.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 2°C, lows near -4°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Warsaw?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Warsaw in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Warsaw?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and grey, but good for museums, milk bars and long café afternoons.
+How warm is Warsaw in February?
Average highs are around 2°C (36°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Warsaw in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.