Best Time to Visit Krakow
Poland · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, August and September is the best time to visit Krakow. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 25°C (78°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around -5°C (22°F). Rain is heaviest in July, at about 100 mm (3.9 in), and lightest in December, at 44 mm (1.7 in). January is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the cold.
Krakow weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C 33°F | -5°C 22°F | 51 mm | 13 | 92% | 1.5 | Poor 1.3 |
| February | 3°C 37°F | -4°C 24°F | 44 mm | 11 | 90% | 1.9 | Poor 2.5 |
| March | 8°C 46°F | -1°C 30°F | 45 mm | 11 | 83% | 4 | Fair 5 |
| April | 14°C 57°F | 4°C 38°F | 53 mm | 11 | 77% | 5.3 | Good 7.3 |
| May | 19°C 65°F | 8°C 47°F | 97 mm | 16 | 76% | 5.7 | Good 6.9 |
| June | 23°C 73°F | 13°C 55°F | 92 mm | 15 | 73% | 6.2 | Good 7.8 |
| July | 25°C 78°F | 15°C 59°F | 100 mm | 16 | 69% | 6.6 | Good 7.4 |
| August | 25°C 78°F | 14°C 58°F | 86 mm | 13 | 68% | 6.3 | Excellent 8.4 |
| September | 21°C 69°F | 10°C 50°F | 80 mm | 11 | 73% | 5.3 | Excellent 8.9 |
| October | 15°C 58°F | 5°C 41°F | 55 mm | 9 | 81% | 3.7 | Good 7.8 |
| November | 8°C 47°F | 1°C 33°F | 47 mm | 10 | 89% | 2.1 | Fair 4.8 |
| December | 2°C 36°F | -3°C 26°F | 44 mm | 12 | 92% | 1.6 | Poor 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Krakow?
The best time to visit Krakow is August and September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Krakow?
July is the hottest month in Krakow, with an average high of 25°C (78°F).
What is the coldest month in Krakow?
January is the coldest month in Krakow, with an average low of -5°C (22°F).
What is the rainiest month in Krakow?
July is the wettest month, with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain. December is the driest, with 44 mm (1.7 in).
Does it snow in Krakow?
Snow is possible in December to February, when daytime highs stay close to or below freezing.
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- Prague394 km · best September
- Gdansk485 km · best June to September
- Berlin530 km · best May to June and September
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