Kraków Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Krakow has a temperate continental climate. The city doesn't see much rain and summers are very hot. Most rainfall is seen in summer. The best time to visit Krakow is during spring or fall. These are the months May, June, September and October.
Krakow weather is characterized by cold winters (November - February) with an average temperature around 0°C.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Kraków is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kraków receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 871 mm annually. Kraków offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (109 mm) and December (51 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Kraków serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kraków.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in May, June, July, August, September and October to 3 m/s in January, February, March, April, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Kraków in Poland
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 109 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 203 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
