Climate snapshot for alpacas
96/100Alpaca climate comfort score
26°CAverage high, Jul
-0°CAverage low, Jan
~2Days above 90°F (32°C) per year
~68Frost nights per year
572 mmAnnual precipitation
2Barber pole worm months
14Hay bales / alpaca / year
Advantages
- Summers rarely reach heat-stress levels for alpacas
- Winters are cold but rarely severe
- Short or no barber pole worm transmission season
- Low meningeal worm risk
Overall rating: 96/100 — Excellent on our alpaca climate comfort score. Climate type: Oceanic (temperate) (Köppen Cfb).
Month-by-month climate
Average highAverage lowPrecipitation
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Heat-stress index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | -0°C | 57 mm | 123 · ok | frost |
| Feb | 7°C | 1°C | 53 mm | 127 · ok | — |
| Mar | 10°C | 2°C | 44 mm | 127 · ok | — |
| Apr | 14°C | 5°C | 50 mm | 130 · ok | grass |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 37 mm | 130 · ok | grass |
| Jun | 24°C | 13°C | 54 mm | 140 · ok | worms, grass |
| Jul | 26°C | 16°C | 42 mm | 141 · caution | grass |
| Aug | 26°C | 16°C | 66 mm | 147 · caution | worms, grass |
| Sep | 24°C | 13°C | 28 mm | 144 · ok | grass |
| Oct | 15°C | 7°C | 48 mm | 139 · ok | grass |
| Nov | 7°C | 2°C | 44 mm | 129 · ok | — |
| Dec | 4°C | 0°C | 49 mm | 128 · ok | — |
Heat-stress index = average high (°F) + mean humidity (%). “Worms” marks months that suit barber pole worm transmission; “grass” marks the grazing season; “frost” marks months with average lows below freezing. Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (2023-2024) at 52.1°, 19.4°, elevation 99 m.
Alpaca care calendar for Poland
January 4° / -0°C
- Freezing nights: keep water open and feed extra hay during cold snaps.
- Vitamin D for crias and juveniles (ask your vet about product and dose).
- Toenail check and trim.
February 7° / 1°C
- Book your shearer now — spring calendars fill up fast.
- Vitamin D for crias and juveniles (ask your vet about product and dose).
March 10° / 2°C
- CDT boosters for females due next month; prepare a clean birthing paddock and birthing kit.
- Vitamin D for crias and juveniles (ask your vet about product and dose).
- Toenail check and trim.
April 14° / 5°C
- Shearing month: shear the whole herd, and trim toenails, check teeth and body condition while animals are restrained.
- Cria season: check due dates daily, ensure crias nurse within 4 hours, dip navels and weigh crias daily for two weeks.
- Spring grass: switch from hay to pasture gradually over 1–2 weeks and monitor body condition.
May 20° / 9°C
- Run pre-season fecal egg counts so you know each animal's baseline.
- Cria season: check due dates daily, ensure crias nurse within 4 hours, dip navels and weigh crias daily for two weeks.
- Breeding window for next year's crias (rebreed females 2–4 weeks after birthing).
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
- Toenail check and trim.
June 24° / 13°C
- Barber pole worm season: fecal egg counts every 4–6 weeks, check eyelid color, pick up dung piles twice a week.
- Cria season: check due dates daily, ensure crias nurse within 4 hours, dip navels and weigh crias daily for two weeks.
- Breeding window for next year's crias (rebreed females 2–4 weeks after birthing).
July 26° / 16°C
- Warm spells possible — watch for open-mouth breathing in heavy-fleeced or dark animals.
- Cria season: check due dates daily, ensure crias nurse within 4 hours, dip navels and weigh crias daily for two weeks.
- Breeding window for next year's crias (rebreed females 2–4 weeks after birthing).
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
- Toenail check and trim.
August 26° / 16°C
- Warm spells possible — watch for open-mouth breathing in heavy-fleeced or dark animals.
- Barber pole worm season: fecal egg counts every 4–6 weeks, check eyelid color, pick up dung piles twice a week.
- Breeding window for next year's crias (rebreed females 2–4 weeks after birthing).
September 24° / 13°C
- Fly season: clean dung piles regularly and use traps around the barn.
- Toenail check and trim.
October 15° / 7°C
- Secure winter hay: about 14 small square bales per alpaca per year here — test a sample before buying.
- Vitamin D for crias and juveniles (ask your vet about product and dose).
November 7° / 2°C
- Vitamin D for crias and juveniles (ask your vet about product and dose).
- Toenail check and trim.
December 4° / 0°C
- Winter prep: install water heaters, repair shelters and windbreaks, stock bedding.
- Vitamin D for crias and juveniles (ask your vet about product and dose).
Key recommendations
- Shearing: April.
- Best months for crias to be born: Apr–Jul (breed in May–Aug).
- Heat precautions: rarely needed — still provide shade and water.
- Barber pole worm season: Jun, Aug — run fecal egg counts every 4–6 weeks in these months.
- Freezing nights: Jan — keep water from freezing.
- Vitamin D for crias: Oct–Mar.
- Grazing season: Apr–Oct (about 7 months); feed hay the rest of the year.
- Meningeal worm: Meningeal worm (P. tenuis) is a North American parasite and is not present here.
- Selenium: Check regional soil selenium with your vet or agricultural advisor — many temperate regions are low.
Tools: heat-stress calculator · winter hay calculator · due-date calculator · parasite control guide.
Alpaca farms & shops nearby
Places mapped on OpenStreetMap with “alpaca” in their name, within about 250 km. Contact them before visiting — opening times change.
| Name | Type | Distance | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zagroda Alpaka Cukrówka | farm | 133 km | — |
| Alpaka Love | activity | 149 km | — |
| Alpakarnia Poczesna · Nowa Wieś | visitor farm | 154 km | — |
| Ranczo Alpaka · Boduszewo | activity | 168 km | — |
| Alpaka Farm | visitor farm | 208 km | — |
| Alpakana Farm | farm | 223 km | — |
| Alpakana Farm | farm | 223 km | — |
| Ranczo Alpaka | farm | 237 km | — |
| Alpakarium | activity | 239 km | Visit |
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Know a farm that's missing? Add it to OpenStreetMap and it will appear here in the next update.
Frequently asked questions
Can you raise alpacas in Poland?
Yes. Alpacas are kept successfully in most climates with good management. Poland scores 96/100 (excellent) on our alpaca climate comfort scale.
When should alpacas be shorn in Poland?
Plan shearing for April, once nights stay above about 38°F (3°C) but before summer heat builds.
What is the best time for crias to be born in Poland?
Mild months suit newborn crias best — here that is Apr–Jul. For births then, breed females in May–Aug (gestation is about 335 days).
How much hay does an alpaca need per year in Poland?
With roughly 5 months of little or no grazing, plan on about 699 lb (317 kg) — around 14 small square bales — per adult alpaca per year, plus waste.
Coordinates 52.100, 19.400. Long-term averages, not forecasts. See methodology and data sources. Back to World.