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Krakow in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Krakow in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Krakow in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +66°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 17 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 93 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Krakow has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Krakow in May

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

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +64°F with a maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +36°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +72°F.

Is Krakow warm or cold in May?

Krakow is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Krakow:

Climate in Krakow in May

Krakow weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+57°F+66°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+28°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+100°F+113°F
Rainfall
55 mm93 mm99 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
70%71%73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
776
Cloudy days
544
Rainy days
151717
Snowy days
200

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +66°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 55 mm to 93 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 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 May, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Krakow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 104 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Krakow, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

How was the weather last May in Krakow?

This is the weather in Krakow in May 2023:
1 May
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+66°F
2 May
☀️
+72°F
3 May
🌧️
+55°F
4 May
☀️
+61°F
5 May
☀️
+67°F
6 May
☀️
+62°F
7 May
☁️
+52°F
8 May
☁️
+52°F
9 May
☀️
+63°F
10 May
☀️
+66°F
11 May
☀️
+69°F
12 May
☀️
+67°F
13 May
☀️
+65°F
14 May
☀️
+68°F
15 May
🌧️
+65°F
16 May
☀️
+70°F
17 May
🌧️
+55°F
18 May
🌧️
+49°F
19 May
☁️
+55°F
20 May
☀️
+73°F
21 May
☀️
+75°F
22 May
☀️
+72°F
23 May
☀️
+76°F
24 May
☁️
+62°F
25 May
☁️
+61°F
26 May
☁️
+69°F
27 May
☀️
+68°F
28 May
☀️
+71°F
29 May
☀️
+75°F
30 May
☀️
+70°F
31 May
☀️
+72°F
In May 2023 Krakow had 21 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 3 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 May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Krakow?

May is a really good time to go to Krakow. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Krakow.

Can you sunbathe in Krakow in May?

May has mild temperatures in Krakow. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Krakow rainy in May?

Krakow is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Krakow in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Krakow in May, 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.