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Best time to go to Krakow

When is the best time to go to Krakow, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Krakow?

In general the best time to visit Krakow is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Krakow in different months

This is the average weather in Krakow for each month based on historic data:

May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during July.

In January, February, March, April, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 68 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 74 mm in September.

November, December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +28°F.

Climate in Krakow

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Krakow for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+59°F+66°F+73°F+86°F+100°F+113°F+109°F+109°F+95°F+90°F+68°F+64°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+34°F+37°F+46°F+57°F+66°F+72°F+75°F+75°F+66°F+57°F+45°F+37°F
Minimum Temperature
-17°F-15°F0°F+16°F+28°F+39°F+45°F+43°F+32°F+19°F+3°F-9°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
848175707173737579828686
Rain, mm
2423375593991059074523831
Snow, mm
23211360000021224
Average wind speed, m/s
222222212222
Sunny Days
346776787733
Cloud Days
119854434691111
Rainy Days
661115171717161614118
Snowy Days
11106200000159

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Krakow during the whole year:
The hottest month in Krakow is August with average maximum temperature going up to +75°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +25°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Krakow looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Krakow is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 70%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Krakow during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 90 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 17 rainy days and 105 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Krakow during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 9 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Krakow:

What is the hottest month in Krakow?

The hottest month in Krakow is August with average maximum temperature of +75°F.

What is the coldest month in Krakow?

The coldest month in Krakow is January with minimum temperatures of +25°F.

Is Krakow worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Krakow could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Krakow?

if you're looking to visit Krakow when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 23 mm of rain.

Other cities in Poland

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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.