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Krakow in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Krakow in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Krakow, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in October. However, expect about 14 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Krakow has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Krakow in October

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

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +63°F with a maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +34°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +66°F.

Is Krakow warm or cold in October?

Krakow is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +41°F.

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

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

Climate in Krakow in October

Krakow weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+66°F+57°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+19°F+3°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+90°F+68°F
Rainfall
74 mm52 mm38 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%82%86%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
773
Cloudy days
6911
Rainy days
161411
Snowy days
015

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 74 mm to 52 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Krakow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 79 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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.

How was the weather last October in Krakow?

This is the weather in Krakow in October 2023:
1 October
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+65°F
2 October
☀️
+71°F
3 October
☀️
+76°F
4 October
☁️
+65°F
5 October
☀️
+66°F
6 October
☀️
+63°F
7 October
☀️
+70°F
8 October
🌧️
+62°F
9 October
🌧️
+44°F
10 October
☁️
+54°F
11 October
☀️
+74°F
12 October
☀️
+75°F
13 October
☀️
+72°F
14 October
☀️
+76°F
15 October
☀️
+55°F
16 October
☁️
+48°F
17 October
☁️
+54°F
18 October
☀️
+53°F
19 October
🌧️
+51°F
20 October
☀️
+63°F
21 October
☀️
+72°F
22 October
🌧️
+61°F
23 October
☀️
+62°F
24 October
☀️
+61°F
25 October
🌫️
+56°F
26 October
☁️
+59°F
27 October
🌧️
+54°F
28 October
🌧️
+57°F
29 October
☀️
+64°F
30 October
☀️
+63°F
31 October
🌧️
+65°F
In October 2023 Krakow had 18 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Krakow?

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

Can you sunbathe in Krakow in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Krakow in October?

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