Kraków Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 (32°F).
Monthly Temperature in Kraków
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 (77°F) in August to a chilly 2°C (36°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in August to around -4°C (25°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Kraków
Generally, Kraków receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 871 mm (34 in) annually. Kraków offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (109 mm (4.3 in)) and the driest month December (51 mm (2 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Kraków Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Kraków
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Kraków by Month
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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Kraków
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in May, June, July, August, September and October to 3 m/s (6 knots) in January, February, March, April, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Kraków 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
