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Best Time to Visit Kraków

May and July – September are the best time to visit Kraków on the climate data: August scores 86/100, with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain. April, June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

Kraków, Poland
Best months
May and Jul – Sep
Shoulder
Apr, Jun and Oct
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Jul · 79°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 21°F
Wettest
Jul · 4.2 in
Driest
Dec · 1.6 in

Kraków weather by month

Highs run from 33°F to 79°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 30.9 in (786 mm) of rain and snow.

5°14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°33°Jan37°Feb46°Mar58°Apr67°May74°Jun79°Jul79°Aug69°Sep58°Oct47°Nov36°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Kraków, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high33°F1°C37°F3°C46°F8°C58°F15°C67°F20°C74°F23°C79°F26°C79°F26°C69°F21°C58°F14°C47°F8°C36°F2°C
Avg low21°F-6°C23°F-5°C29°F-1°C39°F4°C49°F9°C56°F13°C60°F15°C58°F15°C50°F10°C40°F5°C33°F1°C25°F-4°C
Rain/snow1.8 in46 mm1.7 in43 mm1.9 in48 mm2.1 in53 mm3.9 in99 mm3.8 in96 mm4.2 in106 mm3.0 in76 mm2.9 in74 mm2.3 in58 mm1.8 in46 mm1.6 in41 mm
Humidity92%90%84%77%76%74%69%68%73%82%89%92%
Cloud81%80%69%63%66%68%64%59%63%69%78%80%
Comfort424355788178818685735443

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 307 m (1,007 ft), close to Kraków's own ~213 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Kraków season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 33–37°F (1–3°C), and nights reach 21°F (-6°C). It's the driest season, with only about 5.1 in (130 mm) of rain or snow, 17% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 43/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 46°F highs in March to 67°F by May. About 7.9 in (200 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. May is among the best-scoring months (season average 71/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 74–79°F (23–26°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.9 in (278 mm) of rain, 35% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 56°F (13°C). Comfort peaks here: July & August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 82/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 69°F highs in September to 47°F by November. About 7.0 in (178 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (1°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 71/100).

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By comfort score: 6 Great, 1 Good, 2 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: April – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Kraków weather questions

When is the best time to visit Kraków?

May and July – September are the best time to visit Kraków on the climate data: August scores 86/100, with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain. April, June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Kraków?

July is the wettest month, averaging about 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain. December is the driest, with about 1.6 in (41 mm). The yearly total is around 30.9 in (786 mm).

What is the coldest month in Kraków?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C) and highs of 33°F (1°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 79°F (26°C).

Is Kraków humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 70%, and highs peak around 79°F (26°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Kraków?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 21°F (-6°C) in January.

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