Krakow Weather in December
Poland · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high2°C (36°F)
Avg low-3°C (26°F)
Rainfall44 mm (1.7 in)
RatingPoor 2.2/10
Expect cold days in Krakow in December: the average high is 2°C (36°F) and the average low is -3°C (26°F). December is winter in Poland. The month is fairly dry, with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 12 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 7.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Krakow?
December is not the best time to visit Krakow (2.2/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in August and September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 2°C (36°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -3°C (26°F) |
| Daily mean | -1°C (31°F) |
| Rainfall | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 92% |
| Cloud cover | 82% |
| Daylight | 7.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.5 km/h |
| vs November | 6°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Krakow in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Krakow weather in other months
Jan1°C / -5°C51 mmPoorFeb3°C / -4°C44 mmPoorMar8°C / -1°C45 mmFairApr14°C / 4°C53 mmGoodMay19°C / 8°C97 mmGoodJun23°C / 13°C92 mmGoodJul25°C / 15°C100 mmGoodAug25°C / 14°C86 mmExcellentSep21°C / 10°C80 mmExcellentOct15°C / 5°C55 mmGoodNov8°C / 1°C47 mmFairDec2°C / -3°C44 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit KrakowJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Warsaw2°C · 48 mm
- Pest4°C · 50 mm
- Budapest4°C · 49 mm
- Bratislava4°C · 44 mm
- Vienna4°C · 44 mm
- Prague4°C · 44 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.