Month guide · Warsaw · Poland
Warsaw in September
What September is really like in Warsaw: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alina Zienowicz Ala z, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Warsaw. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Mild and often sunny; conferences and business travel push up midweek hotel rates.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Warsaw: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (24°C (75°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:10
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:52
- Daylight
- About 12.6 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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in September). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Warsaw Autumn — contemporary music festival (usually September)
- Last Chopin recitals in Łazienki (usually late September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Śródmieście
Łazienki Park
Bring a picnic on a summer Sunday and sit on the grass by the Chopin Monument for the free open-air recital.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
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
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
Waterfront · Powiśle
Vistula boulevards
The riverside promenade below the Old Town and Powiśle has seasonal bars, deck chairs, playgrounds and cycle paths, while the wilder east bank has sandy beaches.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Warsaw?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Warsaw?
It is one of the best months to visit Warsaw. Mild and often sunny; conferences and business travel push up midweek hotel rates.
+How warm is Warsaw in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Warsaw in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.