Three Crosses Square

Plaza Public square dominated by three monumental crosses

Three Crosses Square sits on a central Warsaw avenue by the 19th-century Church of St. Alexander; visitors pass cafés, embassies, and monuments while accessing nearby Nowy Świat shops and parks.

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Three Crosses Square is a public square in central Warsaw known in Polish as Plac Trzech Krzyży. The square occupies a prominent position on the city’s historic Royal Route and is closely associated with the adjacent Church of the Holy Cross.

The church’s three prominent crosses are the origin of the square’s name, and the area is surrounded by period buildings, offices and some diplomatic missions. The square functions as a city crossroads and a local meeting point.

The square lies in the Śródmieście district of Warsaw and forms part of the sequence of streets and public spaces that link the old town with the Royal Castle and southern avenues.

  • Location on Royal Route: Sits on Warsaw's historic Royal Route and is dominated visually by the Church of the Holy Cross, giving the square its name.
Three Crosses Square
Plac Trzech Krzyży (Three Crosses Square), Warsaw, Poland
52.2287, 21.0225
Open 24/7 (public square)
Free

How to Get to Three Crosses Square #

Three Crosses Square (Plac Trzech Krzyży) is in central Warsaw on Aleje Ujazdowskie/Nowy Świat. The square is walkable from central transit points: Warsaw Metro Line M1 (stations such as Centrum or Świętokrzyska) are about an 8-12 minute walk away, and multiple tram and bus lines stop on the nearby streets. From Warszawa Centralna (Central Station) it’s a 10-15 minute walk or a short tram ride.

Best Time to Visit Three Crosses Square #

Three Crosses Square is best visited in late spring or early autumn for mild weather and fewer tourists; summer is busiest and winter is cold and quiet.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 17-25°C
Warmest, busiest time with outdoor cafés and people using the square and nearby streets; lively urban atmosphere.
Spring & Autumn
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 5-15°C
Pleasant for walking and sightseeing with fewer tourists than summer - good for quieter visits and photography.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-3°C
Cold and often grey; the square is much quieter though atmospheric if there is snow, and outdoor activity is reduced.

Weather & Climate near Three Crosses Square #

Climate

Three Crosses Square'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 -5°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (531 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 65 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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