Gda\u0144sk in winter is a city without queues: the Christmas market runs from 20 November to 23 December, there is an ice rink ten minutes from the main station, more than a dozen museums to escape the cold, and empty beaches you walk along in a woolly hat. Days are short: in December and January it is light for 7 to 8 hours, so plan anything outdoors before 3 p.m. and keep the evening for the lights, museums and restaurants. Below we have gathered what to do in Gda\u0144sk in winter, from November to February: the weather and daylight month by month, outdoor and indoor attractions, ideas for families with children, a weekend plan and where to stay so that everything is within walking distance. Information as of 4 November 2026.<\/p>\n
Winter in Gda\u0144sk is windy and damp, but rarely very cold. The average temperature is about 5\u00b0C in November and about 0 to 2\u00b0C from December to February. Snow does fall, but by the sea it usually does not stay long; you are more likely to get sleet and wet cobblestones. The wind from the bay makes it feel a few degrees colder, so a windproof jacket, a hat and waterproof shoes matter more than a thick coat.<\/p>\n
The other thing to prepare for is the light. On the shortest day of the year the sun rises after 8 a.m. and sets before 3:30 p.m. The table shows what to expect in Gda\u0144sk in November, December, January and February, and what is happening in the city at the time.<\/p>\n