Gdańsk in September pairs the Gdańsk Film Festival (Camerimage) with easy access to Bazylika Świętej Brygidy and the rest of the Old Town. With 19.5°C days and 12.4°C nights, it lands between August’s busier feel and October’s cooler pace.
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Month intelligence
Gdansk in September is Gdansk's top-ranked month: #1 of 12 by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is warmer, drier, and brighter. The nearest benchmark is June; its edge mostly comes from the fact that this month has a clearly easier rain pattern.
City rank
#1 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Score edge
+1 pts
against June
City baseline
+6.5C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
+6.5C
warmer than the city average
Rain pattern
-17 mm / -1.4 days
drier than the usual city month
Sunshine
+1.3 h
more bright hours for the day plan
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Best for
Filmgoers who want the Gdańsk Film Festival (Camerimage) to anchor a city break around real programming.
Visitors who prefer indoor backups, because Dom Uphagena, Muzeum Narodowe w Gdańsku, and Ratusz Głównego Miasta give September a strong museum day.
Travelers who want Old Town churches like Bazylika Świętego Mikołaja and Bazylika Świętej Brygidy without August-style pressure on the streets.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 19.5C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 12.4C |
| Monthly rainfall | 40.7 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Average sunshine | 9.3 h |
How The Month Feels
September gives Gdańsk a steadier rhythm than August, with festival nights and museum hours shaping the day. In the Old Town and around the Solidarity Museum special exhibitions, the city feels active but not rushed.
What To Lock In Early
Reserve the Gdańsk Film Festival (Camerimage) schedule and any timed museum entries first. Leave the rest of the day open for Bazylika Świętej Brygidy, Bazylika Świętego Mikołaja, and flexible Old Town walking.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book timed visits for Dom Uphagena and Ratusz Głównego Miasta before arrival if you want both on the same day.
Plan cue
Plan one festival day around the Gdańsk Film Festival (Camerimage) and leave the rest of the schedule open for the Solidarity Museum special exhibitions.
Plan cue
Base yourself within walking distance of Bazylika Świętej Brygidy so you can pair it with Bazylika Świętego Mikołaja without extra transit
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If this month looks too wet, compare cities where indoor anchors and flexible walking windows may work harder for you.
Quick answers
Yes. This is one of the easier months to say yes to if you want a broadly comfortable city break.
Expect around 19.5°C by day and 12.4°C at night, with 40.7 mm of rain across roughly 10 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 19.5°C, dropping to about 12.4°C at night.
Layers, light rain protection, and comfortable shoes are the safest combination.
It can. The month usually works best when museums, churches, galleries, or other covered landmarks carry the core of the day and outdoor time stays flexible.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.