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Destination Guides - Europe / Poland
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| This is a safe country but street crime is on the increase and there are a number of scams in operation involving credit cards. Never lose sight of your valuables or luggage and secure your travel documentation away. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| Vaccinate against Yellow Fever. Take out an EHIC before travel for reciprocal health care cover. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
-4 |
0 |
5 |
13 |
15 |
17 |
17 |
14 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
-1 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
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| Poland has a temperate climate with extremes of weather experienced between the summer and winter. This is more pronounced in the mountainous areas. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Warsaw, Poland
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1019mb, Humidity: 94%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 05:57CEST, Sunset: 19:09CEST |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1020mb, Humidity: 63%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 05:59CEST, Sunset: 19:07CEST |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 19mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1020mb, Humidity: 62%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 06:00CEST, Sunset: 19:05CEST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| There is a zero tolerance towards drink driving and you are expected to carry all vehicle documentation in the car. Public drunkenness and jay walking are not tolerated. Between October to March you must drive with dipped headlights at all times. |
| Getting Around |
| The rail network is cheap and efficient. Hire cars are available, roads are of variable quality and poorly lit. Use only authorised taxis. Be aware of the risk of robbery at the main train stations and on overnight sleeper trains. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| 2010 dates are; New Year on 1 January, Easter from 2-5 April, National Day on 3 May, Corpus Christi on 16 June, Assumption on 15 August, All Saints on 1 November, Independence Day on 11 November and Christmas on 25 & 26 December. |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Not required. |
| British Embassy Details |
| Warsaw Corporate Centre, 2nd Floor, Emilii Plater 28, 00-688 Warsaw. Tel: (48)(22)311 0000 |
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