Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Vienna | Krakow | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 6°C (43°F)▲ | 3°C (37°F) | Vienna |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -2°C (28°F)▲ | -4°C (25°F) | Vienna |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 11 days | Vienna |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 32 mm▲ | 43 mm | Vienna |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day▲ | 5h/day | Vienna |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h | 18 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.
Vienna is on the cooler side at 6°C, requiring warmer clothing. Krakow is cooler at 3°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.
Vienna reaches an average high of 6°C (43°F) and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Krakow averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -4°C (25°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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.
Vienna receives approximately 32 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Krakow sees 43 mm over 11 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 6°C, lows of -2°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 3°C, lows of -4°C, 11 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 | Vienna | Krakow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 8d | 1°C | 11d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 3°C | 11d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 8°C | 12d |
| Apr | 16°C | 9d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 20°C | 12d | 19°C | 14d |
| Jun | 24°C | 12d | 22°C | 14d |
| Jul | 26°C | 12d | 24°C | 14d |
| Aug | 26°C | 10d | 24°C | 11d |
| Sep | 20°C | 9d | 19°C | 10d |
| Oct | 15°C | 9d | 13°C | 10d |
| Nov | 9°C | 9d | 7°C | 10d |
| Dec | 4°C | 9d | 2°C | 10d |
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