Month guide · Warsaw · Poland
Warsaw in November
What November is really like in Warsaw: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 8.7 hours of daylight. Grey and damp; cemeteries glow with candles on All Saints' Day and Christmas lights go up late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 8.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Warsaw: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (13°C (55°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 2°C (36°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 15:45
- Daylight
- About 8.7 hours
Autumn (September–November). Mild September and golden October, then grey November brightened by All Saints' candles.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in September). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- All Saints' Day — candles at Powązki and other cemeteries (1 November)
- Independence Day — celebrations and marches (11 November)
- Christmas illuminations on the Royal Route (usually from late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Śródmieście
Royal Route: Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat
Look out for the musical benches along the route; press the button to hear a piece by Chopin.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
Park · Śródmieście
Łazienki Park
Warsaw's most beautiful park was the summer residence of the last Polish king, Stanisław August Poniatowski, whose Palace on the Isle stands in a lake.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
Viewpoint · Śródmieście
Palace of Culture and Science
Go up at dusk to see the city lights come on; there is a saying that it is the best view in Warsaw because you can't see the Palace.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Architecture
- After dark
Palace · Wilanów
Wilanów Palace
King Jan III Sobieski, victor at the Siege of Vienna in 1683, built this baroque palace as a summer residence.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near 1°C and 8 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 November a good time to visit Warsaw?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 3 notable events 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 November a good time to visit Warsaw?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and damp; cemeteries glow with candles on All Saints' Day and Christmas lights go up late in the month.
+How warm is Warsaw in November?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Warsaw in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.