Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for September
| Metric | Krakow | Warsaw | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 19°C (66°F)▲ | 10°C (50°F) | Krakow |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 10°C (50°F)▲ | -2°C (28°F) | Krakow |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 4 days▲ | Warsaw |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 72 mm | 50 mm▲ | Warsaw |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day▲ | 4h/day | Krakow |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Krakow edges ahead as the better destination in September. Krakow offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Warsaw sees 4 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.
Krakow sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Warsaw is cooler at 10°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Warsaw is the stronger choice in September. Krakow receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Krakow reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Warsaw averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 9°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in September.
Krakow receives approximately 72 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Warsaw sees 50 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Warsaw the drier option by 6 rain days and 22 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 19°C, lows of 10°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 10°C, lows of -2°C, 4 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during September.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. September is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Krakow | Warsaw | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 1°C | 11d | 0°C | 3d |
| Feb | 3°C | 11d | 4°C | 3d |
| Mar | 8°C | 12d | 10°C | 4d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 17°C | 5d |
| May | 19°C | 14d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 22°C | 14d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jul | 24°C | 14d | 21°C | 6d |
| Aug | 24°C | 11d | 17°C | 5d |
| Sep | 19°C | 10d | 10°C | 4d |
| Oct | 13°C | 10d | 4°C | 3d |
| Nov | 7°C | 10d | 0°C | 3d |
| Dec | 2°C | 10d | -2°C | 3d |
Krakow Weather in September
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