Karpacz and Śnieżka
Śnieżka, 1,603 metres, is the highest peak of the Giant Mountains, with its flying-saucer weather observatory on the summit. From Karpacz you climb on foot or take the chairlift to Kopa, then follow the ridge along the Czech border.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Karpacz station, 5.4 km away. Alternatively: Miłków station, 8.4 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Wrocław Airport (WRO), about 90 km away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
Even in the warmest months highs stay around 17 °C: this is a mountain climate, so dress in layers. From October to May night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is August (about 93 mm), the driest April.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -12 to -7 °C | -7° -12° | 63 |
| Feb | from -11 to -4 °C | -4° -11° | 60 |
| Mar | from -8 to 0 °C | 0° -8° | 51 |
| Apr | from -5 to 5 °C | 5° -5° | 46 |
| May | from -1 to 10 °C | 10° -1° | 70 |
| Jun | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 87 |
| Jul | from 6 to 17 °C | 17° 6° | 79 |
| Aug | from 6 to 17 °C | 17° 6° | 93 |
| Sep | from 2 to 12 °C | 12° 2° | 71 |
| Oct | from -2 to 6 °C | 6° -2° | 62 |
| Nov | from -7 to -1 °C | -1° -7° | 59 |
| Dec | from -10 to -5 °C | -5° -10° | 58 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 1581 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
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