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Krakow in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Krakow in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Krakow, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Krakow in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Krakow in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +37°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 4 rainy days with an average precipitation of 31 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. 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
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Krakow has OK 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

Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +3°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +39°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +54°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
37 mm31 mm23 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%85%84%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
192021
Rainy days
543
Snowy days
233

December weather is still as ok 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 37 mm to 31 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 85%. 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 4 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Krakow is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 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
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 49 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 11 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 32% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% 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
Typically, there is a 13% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 51 mm.

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
☁️
+35°F
2 December
☁️
+33°F
3 December
🌫️
+34°F
4 December
🌫️
+42°F
5 December
🌫️
+43°F
6 December
🌧️
+41°F
7 December
🌧️
+40°F
8 December
☁️
+40°F
9 December
🌨️
+40°F
10 December
🌫️
+36°F
11 December
🌨️
+33°F
12 December
🌨️
+31°F
13 December
☁️
+29°F
14 December
🌫️
+28°F
15 December
🌫️
+31°F
16 December
🌫️
+32°F
17 December
🌨️
+28°F
18 December
☁️
+26°F
19 December
🌫️
+27°F
20 December
🌫️
+36°F
21 December
🌫️
+37°F
22 December
🌧️
+41°F
23 December
🌧️
+42°F
24 December
🌧️
+46°F
25 December
☁️
+47°F
26 December
☁️
+49°F
27 December
☁️
+49°F
28 December
☀️
+44°F
29 December
☀️
+51°F
30 December
☁️
+47°F
31 December
☀️
+54°F
In December 2023 Krakow had 3 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 1996 (+30°F) and the highest in 2019 (+48°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 278 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Krakow in December:

Is December a good time to visit Krakow?

It’s always a good time to visit Krakow, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

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, 2022.

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.