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Lesser Poland Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lesser Poland, Poland in April.

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Kraków Zakopane Kościelisko Krynica Zdrój

Planning a journey to Lesser Poland, Poland this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Lesser Poland in April

Lesser Poland, Poland is a region in Poland. April in Lesser Poland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Zakopane at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Tarnów at 16°C (61°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Tarnów and 1°C (34°F) in Zakopane.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lesser Poland, Poland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Michałowice with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Nowy Targ with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Kraków gets around 134 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Lesser Poland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lesser Poland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kraków)

January2°C (36°F) February4°C (39°F) March9°C (48°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lesser Poland in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lesser Poland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Lesser Poland

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Lesser Poland, Poland?

Temperature range in Lesser Poland (April)

Precipitation variation in Lesser Poland (April)

Kraków

In April Kraków generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
134 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Zakopane

In April Zakopane generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
165 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Kościelisko

In April Kościelisko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
165 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Krynica Zdrój

In April Krynica Zdrój generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
190 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
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Białka Tatrzanska

In April Białka Tatrzanska generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
165 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lesser Poland in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kraków 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Zakopane 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Kościelisko 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Krynica Zdrój 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Białka Tatrzanska 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Bukowina Tatrzańska 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Lesser Poland weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lesser Poland, Poland in April?

In April, Lesser Poland, Poland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Kraków sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Lesser Poland, Poland in April?

Kraków averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does Lesser Poland, Poland get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Kraków averages just 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Lesser Poland, Poland.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Lesser Poland, Poland?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kraków, April might be a good time to visit Lesser Poland, Poland. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Lesser Poland, Poland is in May, June, August and September with generally perfect weather in Kraków. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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