Torun has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, featuring warm, sunny summers and long, cold winters. Summer highs average 22–25°C, while winter lows can dip below freezing. Rain falls year-round, with the wettest months in summer. Sunshine is abundant in June and July, making Torun inviting for visitors in every season.
The best times to travel section shows how the months compare for a visit, so you can find the time of year that fits what you want to do.
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Torun’s climate is influenced by both oceanic and continental patterns, resulting in significant seasonal contrasts. Summers (June–August) are warm and pleasant, with average highs of 22–25°C and lows around 12–14°C. July is typically the warmest month, and daylight lasts up to 17 hours in June. Rain is most frequent in July and August, with monthly totals around 75–80 mm, but showers are usually brief and followed by sunny intervals. Sunshine is plentiful in summer, with up to 7–8 hours per day.
Winters (December–February) are long and cold, with average highs of 0–2°C and lows often dropping to -5°C or lower. Snow is common, though heavy accumulation is rare, and days are short, with only 7–8 hours of daylight and 1–2 hours of sunshine. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are transitional, featuring mild temperatures – spring highs climb from 8°C in March to 19°C in May, while autumn cools from 19°C in September to 6°C in November. Rain falls moderately throughout the year, with an annual total of about 530–550 mm. Winds are generally moderate, and humidity is higher in winter. Torun enjoys around 1,900–2,000 hours of sunshine annually, with the longest days in June and the shortest in December.
| Average climate data for Torun, Poland | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average maximum temperature (°C) | -1 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 23 |
| Average minimum temperature (°C) | -6 | -5 | -2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | -3 | -6 |
| Average precipitation (mm) | 28 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 53 | 75 | 80 | 62 | 46 | 38 | 40 | 37 | 539 |
| Average rainfall days (days) | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 172 |
| Average daily daylight hours (h) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 12 |
| Average daily sunshine hours (h) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Average UV index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
The best time to visit Torun is from May to September, when the weather is warmest (18–25°C), daylight is long, and the city is lively with outdoor events and festivals. June, July, and August offer the most sunshine and are perfect for sightseeing, river walks, and enjoying the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
The least favourable time for travel is winter, especially December to February. These months are cold, with highs around 0–2°C, frequent grey skies, short daylight hours, and occasional snow or ice. Outdoor sightseeing is less appealing, but winter is quieter and offers festive Christmas markets for those who don’t mind the chill.
Torun has warm summers (22–25°C), cold winters (often below freezing), and mild spring and autumn seasons. Rain falls moderately throughout the year, with July and August being the wettest months.
Snowfall is common in Torun during winter, especially from December to February. However, heavy snow is rare and usually melts quickly. Most winter precipitation is rain or light snow, and frosty mornings are frequent.
Torun enjoys up to 7–8 hours of sunshine daily in summer, while winter months are much gloomier, with only 1–2 hours per day. Annual sunshine hours are highest in June and July, and lowest in December.
July and August are typically the wettest months in Torun, with monthly rainfall around 75–80 mm. Rain can occur year-round, but summer showers are usually brief and followed by sunshine.
Pack layers for changing temperatures, a light jacket or jumper for cool evenings, an umbrella or rain jacket for showers, and comfortable shoes for walking. In winter, bring a warm coat, hat, gloves, and scarf.
Torun experiences higher humidity in winter, making cold weather feel chillier. Summers are less humid and more comfortable for outdoor activities, though rain showers are common.
Torun is least crowded in winter (December–February) and early spring. These periods offer quieter streets and attractions, but weather may be colder and less suitable for outdoor sightseeing.
The warmest month, with the highest average maximum temperature, is July (23.1 °C). The month with the lowest average maximum temperature is January (-0.9 °C). Overall, the average maximum temperature over the whole year is 12 °C.
The month with the highest average minimum temperature is July (11.9 °C). The coldest month, with the lowest average minimum temperature, is January (-6 °C). Overall, the average minimum temperature over the whole year is 3.6 °C.
The wettest month, with the highest amount of precipitation, is July (80.2 mm). The driest month, with the least amount of precipitation, is February (23.2 mm). Over the whole year there are 539.4 mm of rainfall on average.
The month with the most days of rain is December (18 days). The month with the fewest days of rain is April (12 days). Over the whole year there are 172.1 days of rain on average.
The month with the longest days, so the most daylight, is June (Average daylight: 16.1 h). The month with the shortest days, so the least daylight, is December (Average daylight: 7.1 h). Over the whole year there are 11.7 h of daylight per day on average.
The month with the most sunshine per day is June (Average sunshine: 8.1 h). The month with the least sunshine per day is January (Average sunshine: 1 h). Over the whole year there are 4.3 h of sunlight per day on average.
The months with the highest average UV index are June and July (UV index: 6). The months with the lowest average UV index are January and December (UV index: 0). Over the whole year the average UV index is 3.
