Gdańsk
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Official travel guidance notes updated information on the European Entry-Exit System (EES) regarding entry requirements for Poland.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gdańsk month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gdańsk are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and July the wettest (about 104 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9 | -1.1 | 52 | 2.9 |
| February | 4.3 | -0.8 | 44 | 5.2 |
| March | 7.7 | 0.6 | 34 | 7.2 |
| April | 11.9 | 3.9 | 34 | 10.1 |
| May | 16.6 | 8.3 | 53 | 12.2 |
| June | 21.7 | 13.3 | 67 | 13.2 |
| July | 22.4 | 15.0 | 104 | 12.3 |
| August | 23.0 | 15.2 | 70 | 11.3 |
| September | 19.3 | 12.2 | 52 | 9.1 |
| October | 13.6 | 7.8 | 60 | 6.0 |
| November | 7.5 | 3.4 | 50 | 3.4 |
| December | 4.3 | 0.7 | 50 | 2.6 |
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Research updated Friday, October 30, 2026Past and future events in Gdańsk
Upcoming
- 26th World Scout Jamboree
Wikidata records Gdańsk as the event location. Scout Jamboree.
- Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2027
Wikidata records Gdańsk as the event location. 16th Wikimedia CEE Meeting.
Previously
- Documented history · 1148
Adalbert's death in 997 CE, in his first biography, as urbs Gyddanyzc and it was later written as Kdanzk in 1148, Gdanzc in 1188, Danceke in 1228, Gdańsk in 1236, Danzc in 1263, Danczk in 1311, Danczik in 1399, Danczig in 1414, and Gdąnsk in 1656.
- Documented history · 1263
The cluster "gd" became "d" (Danzc from 1263), the combination "ns" became "nts" (Danczk from 1311), and finally an epenthetical "i" broke up the final cluster (Danczik from 1399).
- Documented history (1148)
Early written recording of the city's name variants starting from Adalbert's death in 997 CE up to 1148 as Kdanzk.
- Documented history (1263)
Historical linguistic shift where the cluster 'gd' became 'd' (Danzc from 1263).
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01 · OverviewGdańsk, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Gdańsk took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Gdańsk
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Gdańsk
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Gdańsk
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Gdańsk
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Gdańsk
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gdańsk located and what are its coordinates?
Gdańsk is situated in Poland at geographic coordinates 54.3523, 18.6491, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gdańsk?
Gdańsk has a recorded population of approximately 487,371 and observes the Europe/Warsaw time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gdańsk?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gdańsk include Polish, with PLN used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gdańsk?
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