if you are travelling around note that at Christmas there could be lots of snow - although they’re used to it and services don’t come to a standstill like in england

Poland is very Catholic and the people there are obviously very keen on traditions, so if you visit over Christmas, expect the cities to be beautifully decorated and there will be the traditional Christmas markets, however, most shops and services may be closed. I agree with the mentioned snow and low temperatures, make sure you pack well.

BTW, I very much liked the post on the blog below, check it out to read more about the traditions I have added another link on Krakow and its Christmas markets.

Well October is very nice because of the leaves and the fall colors and other things like that. If you come in october be sure to stay for All Saint’s Day, Nov. 1st when all of Poland’s cementarys come alife. it’s a beautiful sight to see all those candles. Also flights to poland from the US are cheaper in OCT.

Both are nice, if you go in October you will see famous “golden Polish autumn”, if you go in December you will most probably experience nice white winter. I would personally choose December - first of all in October the weather can be a little unstable (you can have nice warm sun or cold and rain depending on the year), second of all in December you will see Plish Christmas traditions, which can be interesting for you.

It really depends on you.
October is a great time, the weather lately has been quite warm even in October…plus if you visit near the end you are getting close to the All Sain’ts Day holiday which is pretty interesting. The weather at this time would be better to travel in and the fall can be really beautiful.
Christmas is awesome here though…if you have Polish family or know a Polish household where you can stay, experiencing a Polish Christmas is great. The traditions for Christmas were new and different for me,and I really enjoyed experiencing them. Seeing a new culture up close like that was great.
I think the more time you have in a country the better. I say come at Christmas because you will have more time to ’soak up’ everything.

Christmas in Poland is beautiful but it might be difficult because of the weather.
October is better for travels around the country. The All Saint’s Day is interesting… and to explain “the cemeteries that come alive” people go there to burn candles and at dusk all the little lights look amazing.
I’m sure your Polish friends will tell you were to go, but here are few places you don’t want to miss: Wroclaw, Krakow (go to Wieliczka - the salt mine), Zakopane, Gdansk.
Have fun!

I would say go in October. Won’t be as hectic and busy around the cities as in Christmas. Christmas is fun in Poland, but if you are with family there and having a huge party with everyone, not by yourself.