Tatra National Park, Poland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

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

When to go to Tatra National Park, Poland

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

What to wear/what to pack for Tatra National Park, Poland by month

January

January in Tatra National Park can be extremely cold and very snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Thick pajamas
Multiple layer jacket shell
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Fleece for under jacket
Umbrella
Insulated boots
High performance gloves
Neck gaiter
Thermal undergarments
Goggles for eye protection
Coveralls
Extreme cold weather gear
Waterproof coat

February

February in Tatra National Park is frigid and somewhat snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Thick pajamas
Neck gaiter
Coveralls
Goggles for eye protection
Waterproof coat
Extreme cold weather gear
Waterproof boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Thermal undergarments
Insulated boots
Umbrella
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
High performance gloves
Fleece for under jacket

March

If you go to Tatra National Park in March, you will notice that it is cold and very snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Coveralls
High performance gloves
Fleece for under jacket
Umbrella
Neck gaiter
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Multiple layer jacket shell
Insulated boots
Waterproof coat
Goggles for eye protection
Thermal undergarments
Extreme cold weather gear
Waterproof boots
Thick pajamas

April

Traveling to Tatra National Park in April, you will notice that it can be brisk and very snowy. Expect it to snow about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Goggles for eye protection
Insulated boots
Waterproof coat
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Fleece for under jacket
Extreme cold weather gear
Thermal undergarments
Umbrella
Coveralls
High performance gloves
Thick pajamas
Neck gaiter

May

If you are traveling to Tatra National Park in May, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain occasionally and snow about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Scarf
Multiple layer jacket shell
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Pajamas, such as sweats
Thermal undergarments
Gloves
Waterproof coat
Sweaters
Insulated boots
Fleeces
Umbrella
Very heavy socks
Waterproof boots

June

June in Tatra National Park is crisp and somewhat snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

It also snows about a third of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 90% to 100% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy jacket
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
Waterproof coat
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Sweaters
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans

July

July in Tatra National Park is crisp and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Fleeces
Umbrella
Socks
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
If you plan to ski, ski equipment

August

If you are traveling to Tatra National Park in August, you will notice that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time and snow once in a while.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Socks
Standard footwear
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof coat
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Waterproof boots
Umbrella

September

September here is cool. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Gloves or mittens
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Umbrella
Heavy jacket
Heavy socks
Waterproof boots
Sweaters

October

October in Tatra National Park is cold and somewhat snowy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) to low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Multiple layer jacket shell
Umbrella
Sweaters
Pajamas, such as sweats
Insulated boots
Gloves
Waterproof coat
Thermal undergarments
Very heavy socks
Waterproof boots
Scarf
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Fleeces

November

November in Tatra National Park is cold and somewhat snowy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleece for under jacket
Multiple layer jacket shell
Coveralls
Goggles for eye protection
Thick pajamas
High performance gloves
Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof coat
Thermal undergarments
Insulated boots
Neck gaiter
Extreme cold weather gear
Umbrella

December

Traveling to Tatra National Park in December, you will notice that it is cold and very snowy. Expect it to snow about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Coveralls
Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Umbrella
Goggles for eye protection
Insulated boots
High performance gloves
Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
Thick pajamas
Extreme cold weather gear
Waterproof coat
Fleece for under jacket
Neck gaiter

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Tatra National Park, Poland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Tatra National Park, 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 Tatra National Park

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