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Krakow in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Krakow in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Krakow in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 8 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 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
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +70°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 mm37 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%81%85%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
984
Cloudy days
131719
Rainy days
865
Snowy days
002

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 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in September to 8 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 1 m/s to 1 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
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 12 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 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.

How was the weather last October in Krakow?

This is the weather in Krakow in October 2023:
1 October
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+58°F
2 October
☁️
+61°F
3 October
🌧️
+54°F
4 October
🌧️
+58°F
5 October
☀️
+62°F
6 October
☁️
+68°F
7 October
☀️
+69°F
8 October
☀️
+69°F
9 October
☀️
+60°F
10 October
☀️
+62°F
11 October
☀️
+61°F
12 October
☀️
+57°F
13 October
☀️
+61°F
14 October
☁️
+61°F
15 October
☀️
+65°F
16 October
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+68°F
17 October
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+72°F
18 October
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+71°F
19 October
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+56°F
20 October
☀️
+53°F
21 October
☀️
+56°F
22 October
☁️
+55°F
23 October
☀️
+64°F
24 October
☀️
+68°F
25 October
☁️
+63°F
26 October
☀️
+66°F
27 October
☀️
+66°F
28 October
☀️
+69°F
29 October
☀️
+66°F
30 October
☀️
+70°F
31 October
☀️
+70°F
In October 2023 Krakow had 22 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 43%. 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2003 (+51°F) and the highest in 2019 (+68°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 178 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, 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.