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Lesser Poland weather in May

Considering a trip to Lesser Poland this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Lesser Poland in May?

Lesser Poland is a region in Poland. May in Lesser Poland generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

During the day the temperature is moderate in Zakopane at 16°C and pleasant in Tarnów at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Tarnów and 5°C in Zakopane.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nowe Brzesko with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Nowy Targ with 143 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected in Kraków. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Lesser Poland for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lesser Poland climate page.

Where to go in Lesser Poland in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Lesser Poland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Lesser Poland

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Lesser Poland?

Average weather in Kraków

In May Kraków generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kraków
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
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15°C 
4°C 
134 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
8°C 
182 hours 
97 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
12°C 
192 hours 
99 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Kraków

Average weather in Zakopane

In May Zakopane generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Zakopane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   April April
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12°C 
1°C 
165 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
5°C 
182 hours 
127 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
177 hours 
144 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Zakopane

Average weather in Kościelisko

In May Kościelisko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kościelisko
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
165 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
5°C 
182 hours 
124 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
177 hours 
140 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kościelisko

Average weather in Krynica Zdrój

In May Krynica Zdrój generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Krynica Zdrój
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
3°C 
190 hours 
74 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
7°C 
247 hours 
108 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
22°C 
11°C 
256 hours 
115 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Krynica Zdrój

Average weather in Białka Tatrzanska

In May Białka Tatrzanska generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Białka Tatrzanska
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
165 hours 
89 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
6°C 
182 hours 
130 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
9°C 
177 hours 
144 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Białka Tatrzanska

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lesser Poland, in Poland.

Is May the best time to visit Lesser Poland?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Lesser Poland. Typically, the climate in Kraków is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, August and September provide 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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