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Zakopane Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Thursday at 10° · coldest night Saturday at -6°

The short of it: Zakopane weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, -0 °C (32 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -4 °C (25 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low -0 °C (31 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 4.0 mm (0.16 in). Warnings in force: ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 05:15 local time.

ZAKOPANE, Tuesday. — Zakopane may look for passing showers this day, with the mercury climbing to about 8° before sinking to 0° by night. That is some 2° milder than a typical November afternoon in Zakopane, where the average high is 6°. Winds are light from the S, gusting to 21 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 10°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -6°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 54 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Zakopane runs from -2° at night to 6° by day, with some 61 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 21°, January the coldest at -8°, and July the wettest with 176 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are August and July.

The sun is up 9 h 23 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 1,008 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky0°-4°5 km/h–
6 AMClear sky0°-4°5 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy0°-3°5 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°5 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy4°1°4 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy6°3°4 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy7°4°5 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy7°4°6 km/h–
1 PMOvercast8°5°4 km/h–
2 PMLight rain6°4°2 km/h0.7 mm
3 PMLight showers4°2°1 km/h0.5 mm
4 PMLight rain3°0°4 km/h1.1 mm
5 PMDense drizzle3°0°4 km/h0.8 mm
6 PMOvercast3°-1°7 km/h–
7 PMLight showers2°-1°7 km/h0.3 mm
8 PMLight showers1°-2°7 km/h0.5 mm
9 PMOvercast1°-3°7 km/h0.1 mm
10 PMPartly cloudy0°-3°6 km/h–
11 PMOvercast0°-4°6 km/h–
12 AMOvercast0°-4°6 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy0°-4°6 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear-1°-4°4 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear-1°-5°3 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear-2°-5°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): light showers, high 8°, low 0°, 4.0 mm of rain, gusts to 33 km/h. Sun up 6:42 AM, down 4:05 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today0°8°4.0 mm33 km/h9 h 23 min
Wednesday-3°5°0.5 mm31 km/h9 h 20 min
Thursday4°10°3.3 mm26 km/h9 h 17 min
Friday-4°7°46 mm37 km/h9 h 14 min
Saturday-6°-2°dry31 km/h9 h 11 min
Sunday-6°3°dry26 km/h9 h 8 min
Monday-1°7°dry45 km/h9 h 6 min

Warmest: Thursday at 10°. Wettest: Friday, 46 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 45 km/h.

The Almanac · Zakopane Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Zakopane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 17 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 1 min
Average wind
14 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 6°, with nights near -2°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Zakopane in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Zakopane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°50 mm15 km/h8 h 37 min✦
February1°-8°54 mm15 km/h10 h 3 min✦
March5°-4°67 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April11°0°82 mm14 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
May16°4°127 mm13 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦
June19°8°157 mm12 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
July21°9°176 mm12 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
August21°9°130 mm10 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September16°5°112 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
October11°2°78 mm13 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November6°-2°61 mm14 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦
December1°-6°52 mm14 km/h8 h 12 min✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Zakopane see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Zakopane

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Zakopane today?

Right now it is -0 °C (32 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -4 °C (25 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (46 °F) and tonight’s low -0 °C (31 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) expected.

Will it rain in Zakopane this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 54 mm (2.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Zakopane?

Yes: ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Zakopane?

August, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -8 °C (18 °F). The wettest month is July, with 176 mm (6.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Zakopane?

August and July. August brings highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain; July highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and 176 mm (6.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Zakopane?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Nowy TargLesser Poland21 km NNE7°-1°57 mm
TrstenáŽilina Region25 km WNW7°-1°53 mm
TvrdošínŽilina Region29 km W7°0°55 mm
SvitPrešov Region33 km SE6°-1°42 mm
Liptovský HrádokŽilina Region33 km SSW6°-1°56 mm
Liptovský Mikulᚎilina Region34 km SW7°-1°54 mm
Rabka-ZdrójLesser Poland34 km N7°0°56 mm
NámestovoŽilina Region36 km WNW7°-1°59 mm

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