Gdańsk is the sixth-largest city in Poland by population and seventh-largest by area. The capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, it is situated on the Baltic Sea and the Bay of Gdańsk, at the mouth of the Motława River and the Vistula River. The city lies within four distinct physiogeographic units: its western reaches encompass the Pobrzeże and Kashubian Lake Districts, while the remaining regions encompass the Żuławy Wiślane and the Vistula Spit.

Weather in Gdańsk

The climate in Gdańsk is influenced by the topography and the city's coastal location. The weather here is variable and often depends on the specific effects of the sea. In summer, it acts as a heat pump, absorbing heat, making the city less hot, while in winter it is usually less cold because the sea"releases" the accumulated heat. The proximity of the sea also means that spring in Gdańsk begins relatively late – in May – and summer temperatures are lower than the national average. Autumn is warm, and winters are generally mild. Gdańsk is characterized by gale-force winds that reach high speeds.

Gdańsk weather - temperature and precipitation

The average annual temperature in Gdańsk is around 9 degrees Celsius. The warmest month is July, with an average temperature of 18.9 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest, averaging -1 degree Celsius. As for precipitation, it typically averages around 659 mm annually. The most rainfall, up to 89 mm, falls in July, while the least, up to 36 mm, falls in February.

Air quality in Gdańsk

Air quality in Gdańsk is generally good, thanks to its proximity to the sea and the extensive forest cover. Compared to other Polish metropolitan areas, Gdańsk is considered the cleanest city in the country – this applies to both air and water.