Gdańsk
A Baltic port in northern Poland with rebuilt merchant houses, the Solidarity shipyard and Sopot's beaches a short train ride away.
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Gdańsk is a port city on the Baltic coast of northern Poland, in the Pomeranian region. Its historic Main Town was largely destroyed in the Second World War and rebuilt, so the merchant houses and church towers along the Long Embankment and the Motława River look much as they did when the city was a member of the Hanseatic League, the medieval trading network of Baltic and North Sea towns. Visitors come for that old center, for the former Lenin Shipyard, where the Solidarity movement began in 1980, and for the beaches of Sopot, a short train ride away.
A three-day stay covers the main sights: one day for the Main Town and the Solidarity sites, one for the beaches and promenade in Sopot, and one for Malbork Castle, the Teutonic Order fortress about an hour away by train. June to August is the main season for swimming in the Baltic.
Gdańsk in five
- Visit the European Solidarity CentreThe museum at the shipyard gates tells the story of Solidarity and the end of communism in Poland. Allow 2–3 hours.
- Take the SKM train to SopotLocal SKM trains link Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia every few minutes at busy times. Sopot's pier and beach are about 20 minutes away.Sopot guide
- Plan a day for Malbork CastleThe largest brick castle in the world is 30–45 minutes by train. Tickets include an audio guide; allow at least 3 hours inside.
- Swim from June to AugustThe Baltic is cold outside summer. Beaches at Brzeźno, Jelitkowo and Sopot fill up on warm weekends.
Things to do in Gdańsk
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Need to know
- Airport
- Gdańsk (GDN), about 30 min by bus or train
- Getting there
- Trains from Warsaw, about 3 hours
- Getting around
- Walk; SKM trains to Sopot and Gdynia
- Best base
- The Main Town or Granary Island
- Time needed
- 2–3 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Festival
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain15 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh3°Low0°Cold, windyJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 3°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, windy
- FebruaryRain13 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh4°Low0°ColdFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 4°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low2°ColdMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh11°Low4°CoolAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°MildMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- JuneRain12 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Long daysJuneRain
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Long days
- JulyRain15 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°Beach seasonJulyRain
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Beach season
- AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°St Dominic's FairAugustPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
St Dominic's Fair
- SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Calm, mildSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Calm, mild
- OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Cool, windyOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, windy
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh7°Low4°Gray, coldNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Gray, cold
- DecemberRain13 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh4°Low2°Christmas marketDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 4°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Christmas market
Average daily high and low in Gdańsk, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Festivals: Jul Open'er Festival
Right now in Gdańsk
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 6°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Sopot
11:38 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today11°6°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue11°7°43%Tuesday: Rain. High 11°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Wed10°5°13%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 10°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Thu11°5°3%Thursday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Fri10°4°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 10°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat8°2°3%Saturday: Cloudy. High 8°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun6°0°7%Sunday: Clear. High 6°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 7%.
Updated 11:35 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 3.951 PLN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Every year
- JulOpen'er FestivalGdańsk
Day trips by train
- Malbork Castleabout 30–45 min by trainA vast Teutonic Knights' castle on the Nogat river.
- Sopotabout 20 min by SKM trainPier, beach and a spa town promenade.Read the guide
- Hel Peninsulaabout 2 hours by train, or ferry in summerA long, thin sandbar with beaches on both sides.
Before you go to Gdańsk
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Rules for Gdańsk, checked
- Malbork Castle: the Historical Route ticket includes an audio guide and can be bought online; hourly entry is capped, so buy ahead.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Plan around Gdańsk
Cities, trains, entry rules and money
Read the guideWarsawThe capital, about 3 hours by express train
Read the guideKrakówThe old royal capital in the south
Read the guideTrain travel in PolandBooking express trains and regional lines
Read the guideMoney and cardsPaying in złoty and avoiding bad rates
Read the guideSchengen 90/180 ruleCounting days for a Baltic loop
Read the guideGreat Masurian LakesInland sailing towns and forest, for a lake week.
Read the guideGdańsk FAQ
How many days do you need in Gdańsk?
Two days for the Main Town, the shipyard and Westerplatte, plus a day for Malbork or Sopot.
Is Gdańsk good for a beach trip?
In July and August, yes, with sandy beaches in the city and in Sopot. The water stays cool even in summer.
How do you get from Warsaw to Gdańsk?
By express train in about 3 hours from Warszawa Centralna, or a short flight.
Is Sopot worth visiting from Gdańsk?
Yes, for a half day: the long wooden pier, the beach and the pedestrian street are about 20 minutes away by SKM train. Add Gdynia on the same line for its harbor and Modernist center.
When is the best time to visit Gdańsk?
June to August for beaches and long days, with St Dominic's Fair in August. September is mild and calmer. Winters are cold and gray, but the Christmas market makes December worth it.