Hel, Poland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Hel, Poland? If you're planning to go to Hel, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Hel, Poland

Based on the climate and weather in Hel, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Hel, Poland by month

January

If you visit Hel during January, you are likely to find that it can be extremely cold, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 30s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Jacket or coat
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Fleeces

February

If you go to Hel in February, you will notice that it can be extremely cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow regularly.

Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Waterproof coat
Jacket or coat
Waterproof boots
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans

March

If you go to Hel in March, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month and snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Waterproof coat
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Socks

April

April can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Standard footwear

May

May for Hel is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Dresses
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Socks
Light jacket or fleece

June

Traveling to Hel in June, you will notice that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Dresses
Socks
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

July

If you vacation in Hel during July, you are likely to find that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Rain coat

August

In August, Hel is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Hel, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Long skirts
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Socks
Dresses

September

In September, Hel can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Hel, with several of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece

October

October in Hel is brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Socks
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Dresses

November

November in Hel is cold and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

It also snows sometimes. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Socks
Rain coat
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear

December

If you vacation in Hel during December, you are likely to find that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time and snow regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Hel, Poland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Hel, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and E
A SIM card that works in Hel
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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