Kraków weather in May (Lesser Poland, Poland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kraków during May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Kraków during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Kraków in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kraków climate page with graphs.

 

Kraków, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Poland in May

Find out more about the weather in Poland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Kraków, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kraków.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Poland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Poland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.