The climate in Poland is variable with weak or moderate winds. In northern and western Poland, the climate is mostly maritime with high cloudiness. The southern and eastern parts of the country have a more continental climate. Winters are the coldest season and shortest, while springs are mild but variable. Summers are warm and last from June to September. Autumns are associated with transitioning temperatures leading into winter. Poland experiences occasional extreme weather like tornadoes, floods, and other climate events.