Stara Polana

Plateau Small village in Lesser Poland Voivodeship

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Stara Polana
49.4500, 19.6167
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How to Get to Stara Polana #

Typically accessed by regional roads from nearby towns in Lesser Poland-expect a short walk from the nearest village or a rural road pullout. Public transit options are limited; driving is often easiest.

Tips for Visiting Stara Polana #

  • Bring a map-'Stara Polana' refers to an area rather than a single building; the forest meadows are best reached on foot.
  • Spring floods can make lower paths muddy; waterproof boots are useful in April-May.
  • Local shepherds sometimes graze sheep in the meadows-respect fencing and livestock.

Best Time to Visit Stara Polana #

Best visited late spring through early autumn for accessible trails and meadow viewing.

Spring (Apr-Jun)
Apr-Jun · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Meadows green up and wildflowers appear; sometimes muddy but visually rewarding.
Summer (Jul-Aug)
Jul-Aug · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warmest, dry conditions for hiking and picnicking; shepherding activities may be more evident.
Autumn (Sep-Oct)
Sep-Oct · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Clearer skies and autumn colors; evenings cool quickly.

Weather & Climate near Stara Polana #

Climate

Stara Polana's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (815 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° – 0°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7° – 2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-4° – 6°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
1° – 12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
5° – 18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
8° – 20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 22°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
6° – 17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
2° – 12°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6° – 2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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