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Poland·🌊 Coastal

Gdansk is a magnificent port city on the Baltic with colourful merchant houses along the Long Lane. The WWII Museum and Westerplatte commemorate its turbulent history.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 24°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In July–August, water temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C — perfect for swimming.

Cooler winters (5°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
4°
Jan
6°
Feb
8°
Mar
11°
Apr
18°
May
22°
Jun
23°
Jul
24°
Aug
20°
Sep
14°
Oct
7°
Nov
4°
Dec
Water temperature
2°
Jan
3°
Feb
4°
Mar
7°
Apr
12°
May
18°
Jun
21°
Jul
21°
Aug
19°
Sep
14°
Oct
9°
Nov
6°
Dec
Sunshine hours
2h
Jan
4h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
3h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
15d
Feb
9d
Mar
9d
Apr
7d
May
12d
Jun
15d
Jul
10d
Aug
10d
Sep
8d
Oct
11d
Nov
13d
Dec

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Gdansk as a Vacation Destination

Gdansk is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 24°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine. The best months for swimming are July, August with water temperatures up to 21°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
PL