Kraków Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kraków varies. It peaks at 203 hours in July and drops to 32 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1400 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Kraków vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kraków enjoys an average of 1400 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Kraków

July, Kraków’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kraków Precipitation page.