The climate of Poznań is within the
transition zone between a humid continental and oceanic climate and with
relatively cold winters and warm summers. Snow is common in winter, when
night-time temperatures are typically below zero. In summer temperatures may
often reach 30 °C (86 °F). Annual rainfall is less than 500 mm
(20 in), among the lowest in Poland. The rainiest month is July, mainly
due to short but intense cloudbursts and thunderstorms. The number of hours of
sunshine is among the highest in the country. Climate in this area has mild
differences between highs and lows,