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Gdynia

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Gdynia month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gdynia 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 111 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January2.9-0.9562.9
February4.2-0.6485.2
March7.60.9377.2
April11.73.93710.2
May16.48.35412.3
June21.513.46413.3
July22.115.011112.4
August22.715.27311.3
September19.012.4519.1
October13.58.1686.0
November7.53.6553.5
December4.30.8552.6

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1116

    During the reign of Bolesław II, the region seceded from Poland and became independent, to be reunited with Poland in 1116/1121 by Bolesław III.

  2. Documented history · 1209

    In 1209, the present-day district of Oksywie was first mentioned (as Oxhöft).

  3. Documented history · 1227

    Following the fragmentation of Poland, the region became part of the Duchy of Pomerania (Farther Pomerania), which became separate from Poland in 1227, to be reunited in 1282.

  4. Documented history · 1253

    The first known mention of the name "Gdynia", as a Pomeranian (Kashubian) fishing village dates back to 1253.

  5. City Rights Granted

    Gdynia was granted city rights on 10 February 1926, leading to rapid demographic and urban development.

Current public leadership

  • Wojciech Szczurek

    Wikidata currently records this person as Gdynia's head of government. Polish politician and judge.

  • Aleksandra Kosiorek

    Mayor of Gdynia, assuming office following the April 2024 mayoral runoff election.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Gdynia has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Jan Radtke

    The first Kashubian mayor of Gdynia in the early 20th century.

  • Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski

    Polish Minister of Industry and Trade whose personal engagement accelerated the construction of Gdynia seaport in the 1920s.

  • Franciszka Cegielska

    Late Mayor of Gdynia in the 1990s who laid the strategic foundation for the city's transition into the 21st century.

Local business and employers

  • Tricity Rapid Transit Rail Ltd

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gdynia. Transit company in Poland.

  • Stocznia Gdynia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gdynia. Shipyard in the Port of Gdynia, Poland.

  • Chipolbrok

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gdynia. Chinese-Polish shipping company.

  • Polish Ocean Lines

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gdynia. Polish commercial shipping company.

  • Gdynia-Ameryka Linie

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Gdynia. Transport company.

Newspapers and local media

  • TV Okazje

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Gdynia.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Gdynia, in brief

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02 · History

How Gdynia took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Gdynia

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Gdynia

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Gdynia

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Gdynia

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Gdynia

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Gdynia located and what are its coordinates?

Gdynia is situated in Poland at geographic coordinates 54.5189, 18.5319, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Gdynia?

Gdynia has a recorded population of approximately 257,000 and observes the Europe/Warsaw time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Gdynia?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Gdynia include Polish, with PLN used for local transactions.

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