Poland in July: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland

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Weather in Poland in July

July is a month characterized by hot weather and warm nights in Poland. The average monthly temperature in July in Poland is 19°C / 66°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 89 mm. July is the warmest month in Poland, also in July, the highest rainfall is recorded. 

There is a Polish proverb about July: “W lipcowym skwarze w Polsce jak na Saharze” (In the heat of July in Poland it is like the Sahara).

The name of the month in Polish (lipiec) comes from linden trees blooming at that time (lipa in Polish).

Read more about the weather in Poland in summer and the colorful changes in nature you can’t miss.

Things you can’t miss in Poland in July

The season for juicy fruits in Poland

July is the high season for fruits in Poland! Sour cherries, sweet cherries, bilberries, gooseberries, raspberries, currants, brambles. Find out more in our delicious photo guide to the best Polish fruits to eat during summer.

Enjoy the seasonal Polish vegetables

July in Poland is a paradise for people who appreciate healthy local food. Enjoy in July the seasonal Polish summer foods, including broad bean (bób) – iconic vegetable in Poland and chanterelle mushroom (kurki) – golden queen of summer forest mushrooms in Poland. Find out more in our post: Summertime vegetables you must try while they are in season in Poland.

Try the flavorful soup served only in summer

Delicious Polish soup of summer season – chłodnik. It’s a cold (chłodnik meaning ‘chilled’) beet soup served with hard-boiled eggs. Polish answer to gazpacho;) It’s easy to prepare when you keep some cooled botwinka soup (you can freeze it and use it later). Mix in a bowl or a pot: cooled botwinka soup, grated raw cucumbers, grated radishes, chopped dill and/or chives and yogurt, kefir or sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Smacznego!:) Click here to read how to prepare botwinka soup.

Linden – the queen of summer trees in Poland

The name of the month in Polish (lipiec) comes from linden trees blooming at that time (lipa in Polish). In Poland, many park avenues were planted with lindens. There is a reason for this – these trees provide shade on hot days and are famous for their relaxing properties.
It is also worth buying linden products for the winter – linden tea (herbata lipowa) gives many health benefits and linden honey (miód lipowy) – no need to advertise!

Gladioli in a vase – colorful home decoration 

Among the many beautiful summer flowers in Poland, it is worth paying attention to and enjoying gladiolus (in Poland, the flower is called gladiola or mieczyk –  the sword lily – gladius in Latin simply means the sword). They are unique and available for sale in Polish flower shops and stalls for only a short period in summer (the upside is that they stay fresh for up to two weeks in a vase). They can also be found in traditional Polish home gardens.

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Water parks in Poland

“Aquapark Reda” – water park in northern Poland with real sharks swimming in a coral reef aquarium

Photo source: Aquapark Reda

“Park of Poland – Suntago” – indoor & outdoor water park in central Poland, 60 km from Warsaw

Photo source: Park of Poland

Water park in “Energylandia” – the biggest amusement park in Poland

Photo source: Energylandia

Read about other water parks in Poland in our post: Indoor and outdoor aquaparks in Poland.

Beach towns and Baltic seaside resorts in Poland

The western part of the Polish Baltic coast: the town of Świnoujście 

Świnoujście is located on the northwestern edge of Poland, right on the border with Germany. The town comprises 44 islands, three of which are inhabited.

The beach in Świnoujście is 10 kilometers long (4 km on the Uznam island and 6 km on the Wolin island). In summer, the waters of the Baltic Sea near Świnoujście are the warmest on the Polish coast. 

The Słowiński National Park – mobile sand dunes, lakes, wetlands, and forests by the sea

Słowiński National Park (Słowiński Park Narodowy) is located in the Pomeranian Province, in the central part of the Polish sea coast, 100 km from the city of Gdańsk. The most popular tourist destinations within the Park include Rowy, Łeba, Smołdzino. 

The biggest attraction of the Park, unique in Europe, is the desert dune landscape. The mobile dunes are huge – they can reach a height of over 30 meters. The dunes, constantly moving, change the landscape, covering trees and paths with sand.

The Słowiński National Park is one of 11 UNESCO biosphere reserves in Poland.

Read about other seaside resorts in Poland in our post: Beach towns and Baltic seaside resorts in Poland.

Beautiful lakes in Poland

Wigry Lake (Jezioro Wigry) – one of the cleanest lakes in Poland, also called a crystal-clear lake

Wigry Lake is the biggest lake within the Wigry National Park, located in north-eastern Poland (the Masurian Lake District and Augustów Forest), only 50 km from the border with Lithuania.
Wigry Lake is available for tourism, with beaches and a bike trail around the lake. The lake is also perfect for sailing and kayaking. The waters are a so-called “quiet zone”, which means that motorboats are not allowed on the water.

Czorsztyńskie Lake (Jezioro Czorsztyńskie) – two castles on the shores of the lake

Czorsztyńskie Lake – located in southern Poland between Pieniny Mountains and Gorce Mountains – is an artificial water reservoir on the Dunajec River, created by building a water dam in Niedzica town.
From its surface (lake cruises are available – with a boat or a gondola) you can enjoy beautiful views. There is also a free guarded beach (Plaża Pieniny) and a bike trail around the lake.
The highlights of the area – on the shores of the lake there are two castles: Czorsztyn Castle (magnificent ruins of the castle from the fourteenth century) and Niedzica Castle (Zamek Dunajec). Both castles are open to tourists, and small cruise marinas have been built next to them.

Read about other lakes in Poland in our post: Beautiful lakes in Poland to admire, swim, sail, camp, kayak, bike along (lots of amazing photos!).

Science museums in Poland to visit in July (a perfect option for a rainy day or when it is too hot outside)

Hevelianum Science Center in the city of GDAŃSK

Hevelianum Science Center is located in the center of Gdańsk, 2 km from the old town, next to the railway station, on a 50 m hill, beautifully overlooking the city of Gdańsk. The Center occupies a large area of a nineteenth-century military fort, offering not only the indoor museum but also a park and a playground. The name Hevelianum comes from Johannes Hevelius – an astronomer born in Gdańsk.

The museum includes four theme sections, all interactive and fun for the whole family and different ages. Each of the zones has different exhibits demonstrating scientific principles and history, all explained easily. You will travel across the continents, discover mathematics with puzzles, learn how to handle a cannon or experiment with various types of energy sources.

Photo source: Archiwum Hevelianum

Copernicus Science Centre (Centrum Nauki Kopernik) in the city of Warsaw

The Copernicus Science Centre is one of the largest science museums in Europe and a top attraction in Warsaw for both children and adults. It’s located on the bank of the Vistula river, next to the boulevard with promenades along the river, 20-minute walk from the Old Town. The place is quite busy throughout the year so it’s strongly recommended to buy tickets online (to skip the line and reserve a spot, the number of visitors per hour is limited). The Copernicus offers attractions for adults and children regardless of the age (including “Buzzz! gallery” – a separated playing area dedicated for kids up to 5 years old). The majority of visitors are families with children so be prepared for some noise;)

Photo source: Centrum Nauki Kopernik

Copernicus Science Centre (Centrum Nauki Kopernik) in the city of Warsaw Hydropolis – knowledge center about water in the city of Wrocław

Hydropolis is located in a historic, 19th century underground water tank formerly used as a tank providing water to the citizens of Wroclaw, it’s located 2,5 km from the Old Town. At Hydropolis, you can learn about water from different perspectives – the evolution of life in water, water animals camouflage techniques, deep-sea creatures, the bathyscaphe, the states of water, water engineering – all you need to know about water. Hydropolis includes interactive installations dedicated to kids as well as a relaxation zone – a room with deckchairs and jungle sounds, designed as a garden. The exhibition is fully translated into English.

Photo source: Bartosz Sadowski

Read about science museums in Poland in our post: The 8 best science museums in Poland: hands-on exhibits, experiments, interactive experiences. Fun and learning for adults and kids.

Sunday trade ban in Poland in July 2021

In July 2021, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday is on August 29, 2021. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland in 2021. Read our post with the list of online stores in Poland delivering groceries to home.

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