Best Time to Visit
🇵🇱 Krakow, Poland · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
1°
-5°
Poor
Feb
3°
-4°
Poor
Mar
8°
-1°
Good
Apr
14°
4°
Great
May
19°
9°
Great
Jun
22°
13°
Great
Jul
24°
15°
Great
Aug
24°
14°
Great
Sep
19°
10°
Great
Oct
13°
5°
Good
Nov
7°
1°
Fair
Dec
2°
-3°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -5°C | 11 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 3°C | -4°C | 11 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 8°C | -1°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 14°C | 4°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 9°C | 14 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 14 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 15°C | 14 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 24°C | 14°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 10°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 13°C | 5°C | 10 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 7°C | 1°C | 10 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 2°C | -3°C | 10 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 14°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 2°C high, -4°C low
Cool to cold at 2°C (36°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -4°C (25°F).
The least favorable time to visit Krakow is January and February. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Krakow during the best travel months (August, September, April), when temperatures range from 9°C to 19°C:
Krakow has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is January at just 1°C. Annual rainfall averages 769mm across approximately 138 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Low °C | -5 | -4 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 43 | 43 | 52 | 58 | 90 | 89 | 101 | 76 | 72 | 58 | 46 | 41 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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