Szczecin
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Would you visit or live in Szczecin?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers should check the latest entry‑requirement information under the European Entry‑Exit System (EES) and follow normal health and safety precautions.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Entry requirements (EES)
- General health advice
- Standard crime levels comparable to other Polish cities
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Szczecin month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Szczecin are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and July the wettest (about 103 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7 | -0.9 | 58 | 3.0 |
| February | 5.6 | -0.4 | 50 | 4.9 |
| March | 9.0 | 0.9 | 37 | 6.8 |
| April | 13.6 | 4.1 | 36 | 9.7 |
| May | 18.5 | 8.7 | 47 | 11.6 |
| June | 23.2 | 13.4 | 70 | 12.5 |
| July | 23.2 | 14.5 | 103 | 11.7 |
| August | 23.9 | 14.8 | 60 | 10.8 |
| September | 20.1 | 11.7 | 47 | 9.0 |
| October | 14.1 | 7.9 | 56 | 5.7 |
| November | 7.8 | 3.1 | 48 | 3.4 |
| December | 4.7 | 0.7 | 48 | 2.3 |
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Research updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026Past and future events in Szczecin
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Previously
- 1970 Polish protests in Szczecin
Large anti‑government demonstrations that were part of nationwide protests in Poland.
- 1980 Szczecin protests and agreement
Workers’ protests led to the first agreement between protesters and the communist regime, paving the way for Solidarity.
- Soviet capture of Szczecin (26 April 1945)
The Red Army seized the city near the end of World War II.
- Transfer of Szczecin to Poland (5 July 1945)
Formal hand‑over of the city to Polish administration after WWII.
- Headquarters of NATO Multinational Corps Northeast (since 1999)
Szczecin hosts the NATO Multinational Corps Northeast command.
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01 · OverviewSzczecin, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Szczecin took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Szczecin
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Szczecin
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Szczecin
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Szczecin
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Szczecin
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01 · Q&AWhere is Szczecin located and what are its coordinates?
Szczecin is situated in Poland at geographic coordinates 53.4289, 14.5530 with an elevation of 149 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Szczecin?
Szczecin has a recorded population of approximately 395,513 and observes the Europe/Warsaw time zone (PLN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Szczecin?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Szczecin include pl, and the circulating currency is PLN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Szczecin?
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