Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Krakow | Vienna | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 3°C (37°F) | 6°C (43°F)▲ | Vienna |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -4°C (25°F) | -2°C (28°F)▲ | Vienna |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 8 days▲ | Vienna |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 43 mm | 32 mm▲ | Vienna |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 6h/day▲ | Vienna |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h▲ | 20 km/h | Krakow |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in February. Vienna offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Krakow sees 5 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Krakow is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vienna is cooler at 6°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in February. Vienna receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Krakow reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Vienna averages 6°C (43°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.
Krakow receives approximately 43 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Vienna sees 32 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 3 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 3°C, lows of -4°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 6°C, lows of -2°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during February.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Krakow | Vienna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 1°C | 11d | 3°C | 8d |
| Feb | 3°C | 11d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 8°C | 12d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 16°C | 9d |
| May | 19°C | 14d | 20°C | 12d |
| Jun | 22°C | 14d | 24°C | 12d |
| Jul | 24°C | 14d | 26°C | 12d |
| Aug | 24°C | 11d | 26°C | 10d |
| Sep | 19°C | 10d | 20°C | 9d |
| Oct | 13°C | 10d | 15°C | 9d |
| Nov | 7°C | 10d | 9°C | 9d |
| Dec | 2°C | 10d | 4°C | 9d |
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