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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.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- 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:
April, May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during July.
In January, February, March, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 34 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 74 mm in September.
Climate in Krakow
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Krakow for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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°F | 0°F | +16°F | +28°F | +39°F | +45°F | +43°F | +32°F | +19°F | +3°F | -9°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 84 | 81 | 75 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 79 | 81 | 85 | 85 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 23 | 23 | 37 | 55 | 93 | 99 | 104 | 89 | 74 | 52 | 37 | 31 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 23 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 21 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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 85%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 69%.
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 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 89 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 10 rainy days and 104 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 3 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 January with only 23 mm of rain.
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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, 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.