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Warsaw, Poland

Capital city 路 Population 1.7M

Warsaw is the capital and the largest city in Poland with a population of approximately 1,702,139 people as of 2026. This makes it the 254th largest city in the world, accounting for 4.66% of Poland's total population of 36.6M. Warsaw is classified as a major city and operates in the Europe/Warsaw timezone. The average annual temperature is 11.5掳C with 631 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 113 meters above sea level.

Population

1,702,139

Global Rank

#254

Country Rank

#1

% of Poland

4.66%

Avg Temperature

11.5掳C

Annual Rainfall

631 mm

Elevation

113 m

Timezone

Europe/Warsaw

Warsaw on the Map

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Climate in Warsaw

Warsaw's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Aug with 84 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

-0.5掳C
Jan
5.7掳C
Feb
6.4掳C
Mar
11掳C
Apr
17.5掳C
May
19.7掳C
Jun
21.9掳C
Jul
20.8掳C
Aug
18掳C
Sep
10.1掳C
Oct
4.1掳C
Nov
2.8掳C
Dec
-0.5掳C21.9掳C

Monthly Rainfall

68 mm
Jan
83 mm
Feb
37 mm
Mar
50 mm
Apr
16 mm
May
72 mm
Jun
68 mm
Jul
84 mm
Aug
44 mm
Sep
41 mm
Oct
32 mm
Nov
36 mm
Dec

Poland at a Glance

Country Population

36,559,233

Capital

Warsaw

Region

Central Europe

Major Cities

47

GDP per Capita

$25,104

Life Expectancy

78.5 years

Urban Population

60.0%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

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Lublin
336K
Bydgoszcz
330K
Bia艂ystok
296K
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287K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Warsaw with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Warsaw by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Wola140,9584 km
Mokot贸w217,6834 km
Praga Po艂udnie179,8365 km
Targ贸wek124,2797 km
Bemowo123,9328 km
Bielany131,9109 km
Ursyn贸w149,7759 km
Bia艂o艂eka129,10611 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Warsaw?

The population of Warsaw, Poland is approximately 1,702,139 people, making it the 254th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Poland.

Is Warsaw the capital of Poland?

Yes, Warsaw is the capital of Poland.

What is the climate like in Warsaw?

Warsaw has an average annual temperature of 11.5掳C and receives 631 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Warsaw in?

Warsaw is in the Europe/Warsaw timezone.