Zakopane weather in July
Poland

July in Zakopane: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Zakopane · #1341 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 14/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Zakopane in July
Other months in Zakopane
Zakopane's forum calls January close to a snow guarantee, especially later in the month, with regulars reporting temperatures dropping to -12 to -18°C during their visits. Regulars flag the period from late January through early March as school-holiday season and genuinely busy, so booking ahead matters even outside the New Year rush.
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Zakopane climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 132 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Zakopane in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Poland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Zakopane's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherZakopane's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Zakopane in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Tatra trail season
15 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyThe high routes and the chained sections of the Orla Perc clear from about the middle of June to mid-October. Morskie Oko is walkable most of the year and queued for all of it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Zakopane — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Zakopane?
Zakopane in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Zakopane?
- July in Zakopane: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Zakopane on SeasonMap's comfort score (14/100).
- What is the weather like in Zakopane in July?
- In July, Zakopane averages a daily high of 22.3°C and a low of 11.6°C, with about 131.6 mm of rain over roughly 18.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zakopane in July?
- Zakopane has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in July.
Other months in Zakopane
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — July
Within 300 km: Kraków's Jewish Culture Festival around 25 Jun – 8 Jul, and Budapest's Garden bar season around 1 May – 30 Sep.