Płock
One of the oldest towns in Poland, on an escarpment above the Vistula. Between 1079 and 1138 it was the capital of the Polish state: two rulers of that era are buried in the Romanesque cathedral. The Masovian Museum has a fine collection of Art Nouveau.
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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 Płock station, 1.9 km away (about 35 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Płock Radziwie station, 2.7 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), about 66 km away; with more flights, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is about 97 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away, paid.
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
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to March night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is July (about 83 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -4 to 1 °C | 1° -4° | 44 |
| Feb | from -3 to 4 °C | 4° -3° | 44 |
| Mar | from -1 to 8 °C | 8° -1° | 32 |
| Apr | from 3 to 14 °C | 14° 3° | 37 |
| May | from 8 to 19 °C | 19° 8° | 59 |
| Jun | from 13 to 24 °C | 24° 13° | 61 |
| Jul | from 15 to 25 °C | 25° 15° | 83 |
| Aug | from 15 to 26 °C | 26° 15° | 63 |
| Sep | from 10 to 21 °C | 21° 10° | 50 |
| Oct | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 59 |
| Nov | from 1 to 7 °C | 7° 1° | 38 |
| Dec | from -2 to 3 °C | 3° -2° | 44 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 106 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.
Nearby
- Masovian Village Museum in SierpcHistory and art · 35 km as the crow flies
- ★ Fortified church of BrochówHistory and art · 46 km as the crow flies
- Żelazowa Wola, Chopin's houseHistory and art · 53 km as the crow flies
- Kampinos National ParkNature · 66 km as the crow flies
- ★ Modlin FortressHistory and art · 70 km as the crow flies
- Powązki CemeteryHistory and art · 94 km as the crow flies