As far as the weather’s concerned, Warsaw is the most pleasant during late spring and early fall. The general tourist rush otherwise lasts from May through September.

If you don’t want to miss out on Warsaw’s cultural extravaganzas, choose from the annual list of happenings. The Warsaw Theatre Meetings in January reviews the achievements of the best Polish theatres over the past year. Music festivals are regular feature, with contemporary music shows in autumn and jazz festivals in late October.