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Krakow in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Krakow in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Krakow in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
December may not be the ideal time to visit Krakow, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +37°F, and there are only about 3 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 9 snowy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 31 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Krakow;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
31 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Krakow has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Krakow in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Krakow for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +41°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +18°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +48°F.

Is Krakow warm or cold in December?

Krakow is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +28°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Krakow, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Krakow in December

Krakow weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+37°F+34°F
Min. temperature
+3°F-9°F-17°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+64°F+59°F
Rainfall
38 mm31 mm24 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
86%86%84%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
111111
Rainy days
1186
Snowy days
5911

December weather is still as bad as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 31 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Krakow in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Krakow is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Krakow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 55 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Krakow wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Krakow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 46 mm, with a 6% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Krakow.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Krakow?

This is the weather in Krakow in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
+37°F
2 December
🌫️
+31°F
3 December
🌨️
+31°F
4 December
☀️
+30°F
5 December
☀️
+29°F
6 December
🌫️
+29°F
7 December
🌫️
+33°F
8 December
🌫️
+33°F
9 December
🌫️
+32°F
10 December
🌫️
+37°F
11 December
🌧️
+43°F
12 December
🌧️
+45°F
13 December
🌧️
+41°F
14 December
🌫️
+41°F
15 December
☁️
+39°F
16 December
☁️
+42°F
17 December
☀️
+46°F
18 December
☀️
+50°F
19 December
☀️
+52°F
20 December
🌧️
+46°F
21 December
🌧️
+44°F
22 December
🌧️
+42°F
23 December
🌨️
+36°F
24 December
🌫️
+46°F
25 December
🌧️
+53°F
26 December
☁️
+56°F
27 December
☀️
+44°F
28 December
☁️
+53°F
29 December
☁️
+52°F
30 December
☀️
+51°F
31 December
☁️
+48°F
In December 2023 Krakow had 7 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Krakow climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Krakow in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+51°F) and the highest in 2016 (+63°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 486 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1132 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Krakow in December:

Is December a good time to visit Krakow?

There is never a bad time to go to Krakow, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Krakow and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Krakow in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Krakow rainy in December?

Krakow is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Krakow in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Krakow in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Poland

Check out the weather for other cities in Poland.

Monthly weather in Krakow

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Krakow, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.